Going down ... way down. Trying to have a transcendental experience, sixteen-year-old Ann is shocked at the sudden appearance of a dirty moleman from the underworld. Through a stirring object lesson involving a half-eaten Ho Ho (and a bit of trickery), the moleman persuades Ann to follow him to an underground fantasy world. Enter the wacky world of Molemania. The stinky metropolitan city Ann discovers, fueled by stolen power and dominated by American television, turns out to be less than fantastic. She longs to see the light of day again, but the slimy Prince Duthbert (who organized Ann’s kidnapping) won’t keep his claws off her. The plot thickens when Duthbert captures the boy Ann loves and threatens to cast him into a pit full of lava. Either Ann must consent to marry Duthbert or take on the powers of the deep. Follow Ann through the crazy twists and turns of the underworld as she teams up with German bodybuilders, a mystical sage, and an old queen who writes techno music. Discover deadly infernos, giant monsters, and the secrets at the bottom of the earth, where not even molepeople have set foot. "Stephen Gashler has written a fun and entertaining book that will provide hours of enjoyment and become a fan favorite.” – Meridian Magazine “Stephen Gashler has excellent comedic timing” – Larisa Hicken, Front Row Reviewers Utah “Stephen Gashler has a gift for capturing the imagination of audiences of all ages” – Rich Thurman, Director, Utah Renaissance Faire “Stephen Gashler’s stories are memorable and abound with energy. The wit in his writing makes you wonder what’s coming next!” – Carla Morris, Children’s Services Manager, Provo Library

Mr. Vincent looked at her in satisfaction and said, "Correct. Now, who can tell me what the definition of a warrior is?" A voice coated with a thick accent (it sounded like a mix of a British and Australians) broke through the silence. "A warrior is someone who is trained to act upon an instinct that they have refined over many years of vigorous training and combat." Everyone whipped their heads around, looking for the source of the voice. Serina was the first person to see who it was, and as soon as she did, her heart stopped. It was Dustin. He smiled as her eyes met his and continued, "A warrior is someone who is brave, but not recklessly so. A warrior knows which battles are theirs to fight. They are loyal, strong, and determined." His voice seemed to grow stronger and more powerful as he spoke, and it was like he was speaking to everyone, but no one at the same time. Then he stood up straighter and started walking to the center of the classroom. He continued to speak, all the while, never taking his eyes off of Serina. "A warrior is smart, quick, and agile. A warrior knows when and where they are supposed to be. A warrior doesn't go to war so that they can die, they go because they are needed or believe in their cause. A warrior is not invincible, and thus they know to be afraid, but to not let that fear control them." The last few sentences had barely been a whisper, but everyone was dead silent, so they had heard every word. He finished speaking in the same volume and tone as he had began, after a few moments of silence. "A warrior is all of these things, but the most important thing to remember is that a warrior, " he paused, then continued, "is vulnerable."

Maria is an ordinary girl, or at least she was. Now she's being hunted and doesn't know how long she has until the one chasing her decides that he's bored, and kills her. He has killed everyone that has tried to help her like he didn't even care, which he probably didn't, so she can't ask for help without endangering their life. So, she runs from the ominous dangerous man, but he's always one step ahead of her. Then she meets Dustin, and she thinks she might actually have a chance of survival. Will she escape the dangerous murderer with the help of a gorgeous man full of secrets, or just be the cause of both of their deaths?