{"product_id":"archibald-lox-and-the-sinkhole-to-hell-archibald-lox-series-book-7-9798812775780","title":"Archibald Lox and the Sinkhole to Hell: Archibald Lox series, book 7","description":"When an old friend shuffles off their mortal coil, Archie travels to New York for the funeral, and from there to the Merge, to do some work with his mentor, Winston. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a realm of waterless canals and upside-down pyramids, he patiently teaches royals how to open a portal to the ancient Crypt, and learns some more of the Merge's many secrets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when a day trip to a beautiful cenote goes terrifyingly awry, it looks as if Archie's story might have come to the end of its line... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBook seven of the \u003ci\u003eArchibald Lox\u003c\/i\u003e series by \u003cb\u003eDarren Shan\u003c\/b\u003e, the New York Times bestselling author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCirque Du Freak\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLord Loss\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the first of three books in \u003cb\u003eVOLUME THREE\u003c\/b\u003e - the final volume - of the series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eARCHIBALD LOX AND THE SINKHOLE TO HELL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Book 7 brings smiles, chuckles, gasps, burns and frustrations. \u003ci\u003eCirque Du Freak\u003c\/i\u003e will always be my favorite Shan series, but \u003ci\u003eArchibald Lox\u003c\/i\u003e is certainly giving it a run for the title.\" \u003cb\u003eThe Word Cubby\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eArchibald Lox and the Sinkhole to Hell\u003c\/i\u003e is an emotional, thrilling, and wondrous tale of friendship, adventure, self-discovery, and loyalty prevailing over corruption.\" \u003cb\u003eThe Literary Connoisseur\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The world building in this book is sublime. It's not just a great read, it's an experience.\" \u003cb\u003eRachel Hobbs\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eShadow-Stained\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR VOLUME ONE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A brisk, entertaining tale that unfolds in a wonderfully bizarre world.\" \u003cb\u003eKirkus\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I read quite a lot during lockdown but nothing made me smile quite as much as these first three instalments in the \u003ci\u003eArchibald Lox\u003c\/i\u003e series.\" \u003cb\u003eThe Bookbag\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Shan has created an alternative world that is extraordinary and imaginative with fantastical creatures that both delight and horrify. A soon-to-be fantasy classic.\" \u003cb\u003eThe US Review of Books\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"It's a gripping saga that will be appreciated not just by young adult audiences, but by adults who enjoy other strong YA authors who create fantasy worlds appealing to young and old alike.\"\u003cb\u003e Midwest Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A perfect middle grade book. I couldn't put it down and read it in almost one sitting. I give it a superb five out of five stars.\" \u003cb\u003eAddicted to Media\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"High fantasy that allows you to step away from the real world and into a vivid space of wonder.\" \u003cb\u003eThe Reading Corner For All\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR VOLUME TWO\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Shan has built an ambitiously original fantasy world populated with fully rounded characters who take us on unforgettably compelling journeys.\" \u003cb\u003eBooks, Films \u0026amp; Random Lunacy\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The first three books were unlike anything I'd read before, and book 4 truly proves that Shan is a master storyteller.\" \u003cb\u003eKelly Smith Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Full of adventure and intrigue. I've really enjoyed how this has blended the familiar with the fantastical to craft a captivating world.\" \u003cb\u003eT. Higgs Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50487186358546,"sku":"9798812775780","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9684f907-899b-44fc-81a7-db5568ffd57d.jpg?v=1730433880","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/archibald-lox-and-the-sinkhole-to-hell-archibald-lox-series-book-7-9798812775780","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}