Day five of Clean Teen Publishing post:
The
Night Marchers Series by Rebecca Gober and Courtney Nuckels
(YA Paranormal
Romance)
Available now through Amazon, B&N,
iBookStore, Smashwords and Sony Kobo.
NEVER, EVER lock eyes with a Night Marcher! Everyone in Hawaii has heard this warning, except for
seventeen-year-old Emma Townsend, that is. For most Hawaiians know that looking
into the eyes of Night Marcher can strike a curse that will end in death or
eternal servitude.
Even though her father, who is a paranormal
investigator, solely raised Emma, she has little experience in the realm of the
supernatural. When she is forced to move with her father to Hawaii, only months
before her graduation, Emma finds that her world as she knows it, is shaken
when she starts seeing the unexplainable: fire balls in the distance, beating
drums in the middle of nowhere and strangers who vanish into thin air. Then one
day when she has a run in with a procession of Night Marchers, ancient Hawaiian
spirits wandering from their burial grounds to their locations of battles past,
Emma has no choice but to believe that the unbelievable does exist.
Now Emma must go on the run with the help of a
mysterious stranger, as they seek out how to free Emma from the curse of a
Night Marcher, who will stop at nothing to get her soul.
Night Marchers has had more than 100,000
downloads since February 2012.
The Legend of the Night Marchers Guest Post
Hawaii – Home of the
Night Marchers
The Hawaiian Islands are notably one of the most
spiritual vacation destinations. With a rich history of mythology and folklore
and numerous sacred sites still standing, Hawaii’s link to the past is ever
present.
The retelling of spooky ghost tales has been a
favorite form of entertainment and an important cultural link in Hawaii since
ancient times. Ghostly images or haunting acts have been reported in old
buildings, deep valleys, sacred burial sites, ancient temples called heiaus,
forested areas, beaches and lava fields. A good majority of Hawaii residents
have either had a spooky encounter at some point during their lives, or know of
someone with an eerie story to tell. One of the most popular subjects of ghost
stories in the islands is the Night Marchers, or Hukai-po.
Who
are they?
Night Marchers are ghostly apparitions of a band
of beings who move with purpose to the beat of primitive pounding drums. Some
say they are armed spirit warriors en route to or from battle, toting archaic
weaponry and clothed in decorated helmets and cloaks. Other accounts tell of
high-ranking alii (ruler) spirits being guided to places of high importance or
to welcome new warriors to join in battle. Perhaps these restless souls are
looking to reclaim rightful territory, replay a battle gone awry, or avenge
their own deaths. Some say the Night Marchers are searching methodically for an
entrance into the next world.
Night Marchers are said to roam through very
specific locations on the islands, between seashore and mountains and are often
recognized by their raised torches and repeated olis, or chants. Although there
have been a few scattered reports of daytime marches, these apparitions appear
to be most active at night and are said to march on certain nights designated
by the moon. And although the Night Marchers allegedly float a few inches off
the ground, some local accounts tell of seeing mysterious footprints in their
path after they’ve passed.
Areas like the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, Kaaawa Valley
and Kalihi Valley on Oahu are rumored homes of Night Marcher trails, and
nighttime visitors are encouraged to be wary.
What to do when happening upon a night march in
progress? The ghostly procession must never be interrupted. Legend has it that
resting your eyes upon the Night Marchers could signal a grim fate for the
perpetrator, a friend or relative, so witnesses are urged to crouch low to the
ground, “play dead” and avert the eyes. Any sound or movement could invite a
Night Marcher’s deadly glance. These Night Marchers are set diligently upon
their destination and are not considered spirits that will deviate from their
path to haunt humans nearby.
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Some
characteristics of the mysterious night marches include:
•
Heavy wind
•
Rows of spirits carrying torches
•
Alternating male and female rows
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Accompanying lightening and thunder
•
Accompanying heavy rain or high surf
•
Chanting and drumbeating
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Unusually bright torches
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Game playing and revelry
•
Accompanying mist or fog
About Rebecca Gober and Courtney Nuckels:
Rebecca and Courtney are downhome country girls
powered by chocolate and other random late night cravings. Coined in southern
twang they bring new meaning to the word y'all. BFI's since the 6th grade, with
a knack for getting into sticky situations, has resulted in countless ideas to
write about for years to come.
Where
can readers check us out?
Blog: http://nightmarchersseries.blogspot.com/
Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/nightmarchers
Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/eleseries
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5308881.Rebecca_Gober
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5308882.Courtney_Nuckels
Twitter:
MidniteBeckie and NuckelsC
http://www.eleseries.com
http://www.nightmarchersbook.com
Phrase for today: The unbelievable does exist
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