Saturday, June 28, 2025

Book Tour: Madagascar Marauders by B.K. Boshell

 



Young Adult Fantasy Adventure

 

 

In the heart of Madagascar’s wild forests, danger lurks—and survival depends on courage, loyalty, and the strength of brotherhood.

When a ruthless gang of fossae ambushes a sifaka family home, two friends witness their families being taken hostage. Slick and Isaiah—spared from the tragedy—rally themselves and unexpected allies, vowing to embark on a daring rescue mission.

Their journey is treacherous, filled with shifting shadows, fierce enemies, and heartbreaking choices. But in the face of overwhelming odds, these young heroes discover that true strength lies in camaraderie, resilience, and daring to hope when all seems lost.

Madagascar Marauders: In Pursuit of Precious Plunder is a thrilling young adult fantasy adventure packed with action, suspense, humor, and heart. Dive into a world where danger and wonder collide, where adolescent bravery meets gritty survival, and where the wild and mysterious island of Madagascar springs vividly to life.

Perfect for fans of animal fantasy, high-stakes adventure, and unforgettable friendships.

 

 Adventure. Brotherhood. Survival. The fight for family begins now.

For readers ages 13+ who love:

          • Action-packed animal adventures
          •  Heartfelt themes of loyalty and courage
          •  Gritty yet heartwarming coming-of-age journeys
          •  A deep dive into Madagascar’s fascinating wildlife

Excerpt

On the large, fascinating island of Madagascar there live a plethora of

peculiar and exotic animals. Two of those animals are lemurs and sifakas.

Both creatures are small, monkey-like, and categorized as lemurs.

Sifakas are slightly larger and are most at-home in the treetops. Most

lemur species, however, prefer to spend the majority of their time on the

rainforest floor.


Isaiah the Ring-tailed Lemur

Isaiah is a ring-tailed lemur who spends most of his time on the

rainforest floor. Ever since he was a young boy, Isaiah has enjoyed running

and jumping over organic obstacles, swinging through trees with a

single paw, and dodging the lurking fossae inhabiting his mind’s eye. He

enjoys playing many games with his lifelong friend, Slick. Isaiah grows

anxious when he’s alone, especially in tight situations. He attributes this

to early memories having been lost in the forest for two days without

seeing a single one of his kind.


Slick the Sifaka

Slick the Sifaka is a lot like most male Coquerel’s sifakas his age.

He forages in the morning and at night looking for food (starting with

the pantry!) When outside his treehouse, he is claiming territory by

spraying or scratching a tree leaving a rather distinct and, yes, putrid

scent mark.

Slick is able to jump 15 tail lengths through the trees. He doesn’t

hesitate to use his athletic abilities to sneak around and spy on other

creatures--including Isaiah. In fact, the two frequently compete to see

who can spy on the other the longest without getting caught. Once

caught, the winner decides a punishment, usually involving minor

punches to the shoulder or a swift calf kick to the leg.

Slick enjoys spying on everybody, including the fossa brothers,

Broosa and Toulousa, notorious thieves who made random appearances

in their neck of the woods every season. To date, Slick has only caught

mere glimpses of the two ruffians plotting together, but never actually

catching them redhanded. Naive to the consequences of a face-to-face

encounter with any fossa, let alone Broosa and Tolousa, young Slick still

entertained the fantasy of being the kid who caught the most famous

thieves ever to inhabit Madagascar.


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