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by Jon Garcia (Author)
High school is over. The future is uncertain. And for Ryan, Kally, Maya, and Eddie, one last night together is supposed to be a simple goodbye.
One final ride before adulthood pulls them in different directions.
Then all Hell breaks loose.
When the Devil crashes the party and drags Ryan into the underworld, the night takes a sharp turn into the supernatural. To get him back, Kally, Maya, and Eddie are given one impossible challenge: show the Prince of Darkness an unforgettable night on Earth-or lose Ryan's soul forever.
As the remaining three embark on a chaotic joyride fueled by cheap beer, half-forgotten memories, and unresolved grief, Ryan finds himself wandering the surreal depths of Hell. What he discovers there isn't the punishment he expected, but something far more scary: clarity and truth. Through encounters with lost souls, unexpected kindness, and the lingering presence of his father, Ryan begins to confront the grief and anger he's been avoiding.
Part supernatural fiction, part coming-of-age dark comedy, Party Like Hell is a raw and unexpectedly tender story about grief and loss, friendship, identity, and the families we choose. Set against a backdrop of late-night drives, analog artifacts, and music that feels like it was meant to save you, the novel explores how love is conditional and chosen family builds our foundation.
For readers who love coming-of-age stories with heart, bite, and a supernatural twist, Party Like Hell will resonate with fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Good Omens, LGBTQ+ fiction, and anyone who's ever had their life changed by a late-night conversation in a car with bad shocks and the perfect song on the radio.
