Welcome to Mark Steele’s upcoming 1980’s horror comedy adventure novel EVEREST & THE EXCEPTIONS, which is being released in autumn 2026. For a limited time, Mark is making the first HALF of the book FREE for Mark Steele Archive Subscribers to enjoy in advance. The Prologue and the first 10 chapters are all here for you to enjoy - in both written and audio form.
“Everest & the Exceptions” is unlike anything Mark has ever released. In his words, it is his “most personal and biographical work yet, while also the most fictional.” It is a blend of thriller, comedy, horror, adventure, and 80’s nostalgia. The eleven PREVIEW SEGMENTS (including the Prologue) should be read or listened to in order and are available at these hyperlinks IN BOTH WRITTEN & AUDIO FORM:
Chapter 2: "what happened at the Fontaine"
Chapter 5: "a solid Chuck McQuiver matinee"
Chapter 9: “Ad voluntatem in tenebris venit.”
A mixtape of a novel, Mark Steele's forthcoming work of fiction "Everest & the Exceptions" (coming October 2026) is a sprawling comedic adventure that is part teen coming-of-age story, part horror epic, and part nostalgic ride through 1985 America. A menagerie of sordid characters collide upon the Tennessee home of 15-year-old twins Everest and Harrison Manning on Halloween night to either thwart or assist an evil that only the brothers are able to see.
We hope you thoroughly enjoy this special advance preview. For even more information on the book, including a playlist of music, visit www.EverestandtheExceptions.com
Next: Read "EVEREST & THE EXCEPTIONS" PROLOGUE: the horrific and exciting opening pages to Mark Steele’s upcoming fictional novel coming in October 2024.