Grave Girl Series by Amy Cross

When Sam Marker ran away from her old life, all she needed was a job and somewhere to live. Anything would do. And then, one fateful day, she saw that the town of Rippon was looking for a new gardener...Unfortunately for Sam, the 'garden' is actually a cemetery, and it just so happens to contain the deadliest grave in the world. As she tries to adjust to her new life in the sleepy little town, Sam finds herself increasingly drawn into a strange double life... moreWhen Sam Marker ran away from her old life, all she needed was a job and somewhere to live. Anything would do. And then, one fateful day, she saw that the town of Rippon was looking for a new gardener...Unfortunately for Sam, the 'garden' is actually a cemetery, and it just so happens to contain the deadliest grave in the world. As she tries to adjust to her new life in the sleepy little town, Sam finds herself increasingly drawn into a strange double life. Dark forces are gathering in Rippon, seeking access to the Devil's grave, and soon she finds herself trapped in the middle of a struggle that could decide the fate of the world. less

Deep beneath the village of Rippon, the Devil's body still rests in its tomb. But powerful forces are determined to break in and steal the body, and only one thing stands between those forces and total world domination.Her name is Sam and she's a gardener.One year after Grave Girl, Sam is still working at the cemetery in Rippon. Just as she thinks she has a handle on her job, however, she becomes suspicious when a traveling circus comes to town... moreDeep beneath the village of Rippon, the Devil's body still rests in its tomb. But powerful forces are determined to break in and steal the body, and only one thing stands between those forces and total world domination.Her name is Sam and she's a gardener.One year after Grave Girl, Sam is still working at the cemetery in Rippon. Just as she thinks she has a handle on her job, however, she becomes suspicious when a traveling circus comes to town. Raven Revivals seems too good to be true, and soon Sam's worst fears are realized. The circus is a front for the latest attempt to steal the Devil's body, and the owner of the circus - the mysterious Charles Raven - knows Sam's greatest weakness.Will Raven Revivals succeed in gaining control of the Devil's corpse? And even if they do, is the Devil really quite as dead as he seems?Raven Revivals, originally published as Graver Girl, is the second book in the Grave Girl series. less

The final reckoning is at hand. Ancient prophecies are about to be unleashed. And Sam Marker hasn't even had her first cup of tea this morning. Having tried several times to acquire the Devil's body by other means, the evil Abberoth finally decides to do the job himself. Heading to Rippon, he immediately unleashes pain and torture upon the local population. Soon Rippon is cut off from the rest of the world, and it's a world that might not last much longer if Abberoth doesn't get what it wants... moreThe final reckoning is at hand. Ancient prophecies are about to be unleashed. And Sam Marker hasn't even had her first cup of tea this morning. Having tried several times to acquire the Devil's body by other means, the evil Abberoth finally decides to do the job himself. Heading to Rippon, he immediately unleashes pain and torture upon the local population. Soon Rippon is cut off from the rest of the world, and it's a world that might not last much longer if Abberoth doesn't get what it wants. Soon, Sam is thrust into a fight to save not only Rippon, but also the entire planet. All she has by her side is a ghost, a stone angel, a pile of books... and maybe, if she's particularly unlucky, the Devil himself. The Gravest Girl of All is the third book in the Grave Girl series. less