Max Kilgore has the kind of name that conjures up images of daring feats and out of this world adventures but he's just another geeky, never done no wrong kind of kid. So when he decides to steal a glitzy kitty for his sick mom, the tension is real. After all, the path to hell is paved with good intentions and bejeweled critters of all kinds. When this one act starts to cause Max sleepless nights he turns to the mountain by his home to dig away the stress and maybe stumble on an undiscovered dinosaur find. But Max winds up unearthing a crater to hell and what comes out of it is Max's worst nightmare in a tracksuit. Not only is the guy a real devil adamant on Max being responsible for making his vacation dreams come true but he's a real asshole to boot. Now Max finds himself having to commit all kinds of petty crime to make him happy. But soon Max realizes that there is no end to the things he'll need to do to satisfy this evil sleazeball and with his mom's life on the line Max will do anything he has to.
With the help of a young girl named Lore who is all to familiar with the situation Max finds himself in, he'll need to figure a way to get rid of this resident evil if he ever hopes to get things back to the way they were. Armed with just his sadistic cat and a surprising core of strength he didn't even know he possessed Max is ill prepared to pull a fast one on an unsatisfied devil who craves sugars and fats. It's time for Max to think outside of the box on this one and trust in himself.
This book like Damico's other titles is full of hysterical moments that cover a core story of young people facing situations that demand they face their uncertainties and discover their hidden strengths. She keeps it real and doesn't pull any punches but you're all the more thankful for this as her characters ring true and honest. Haven't read one of her stories yet that didn't make me laugh and cheer along. Definitely recommend.
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