Phantom Algebra in the Wild
- Dan
- Sep 19
- 2 min read
Phantom Algebra is running rampant in the wild! Find out what Zuri must do when facing foes she can't punch.
In the Wild—Literally!
Phantom Algebra blends the grit of Fight Like a Girl with the paranormal frights of Goosebumps. Zuri Williams dreams of being a mixed martial arts fighter, and her first instinct is to problem-solve with her fists. When she attends a haunted high school in quaint Pinedale, North Carolina, she will discover that, just like gnarly algebraic equations, not all monsters can be dispatched with a high kick alone.
Blurb
Zuri and her mother settle in Pinedale, North Carolina, to start over. For years, they’ve been on the run from Zuri’s father, a retired boxer and full-time gangland enforcer.
In Pinedale, Zuri finds a gym where she can train in mixed martial arts to pursue her dream of becoming a champion fighter. At Pinedale High, she discovers friends among the outcasts, academic challenges, and something unexpected…ghosts.
When Zuri encounters a tween phantom haunting the library, her life is turned upside down and inside out as she attempts to help the spirit. This incurs the wrath of devils, living and dead. Zuri will need her martial arts prowess, heart, and the aid of friends to protect everyone she loves.
Excerpt
You can read an excerpt here on my site. There are also numerous other extracts included in the articles listed below.
Articles
Phantom Algebra has made the rounds to varioius blogs and influencer sites.
Alicia Dean's Blog: Why Zuri Loves Mixed Martial Arts
Around the Fire: Five Things I Learned While Writing Phantom Algebra
John Scalzi's The Big Idea What’s scarier, a haunted school or lifelong trauma?
…and more to come!
Reviews
Reviews are already rolling. My overall sense is Phantom Algebra is my best reviewed novel to date. Here is my favorite form Midwest Book Review.
“Librarians can choose Phantom Algebra for their collections confident that the rich tone of emotional connection and discovery that opens the story will support the supernatural contentions and growing horror to deliver a one-two punch of surprises and revelations.”— D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
What author doesn’t want to deliver a one-two punch of surprises and revelations?
Five-stars from a reviewer on LibraryThing—hopefully, a few more of these are to come. I did a giveaway on LibraryThing back in August.
Check out this great review over on Wild Women Reviews!
Readers' Favorite also gave Zuri's tale their seal of approval.
This is an incredibly enjoyable story that hooks you and keeps you reading from start to finish, fully invested in what happens. Highly recommended reading, regardless of age.
What's Next
In the near term, I'll be back to editing volume four of The Allison Lee Chronicles. I'll have that ready for submission before the new year with a bit of good fortune. Also, work on Solarflame is on the horizon. More information on these projects and others will be shared in the coming weeks.
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