Yes, that is the OFFICIAL TITLE for book 1. The Spirit-Hunters finally has a REAL NAME.Īfter months of brainstorming, debating, and head-scratching, we have finally settled on the official title for book 1 in Eleanor’s 3-book saga.Īnd here’s what it is: Something Strange and Deadly The plot is full of action, betrayal, and romance.Like, BIG AND IMPORTANT. “This debut novel is quite compelling and features a plot that moves at breakneck speed.
Those who enjoy Cassandra Clare’s the Infernal Devices series will be spellbound by Dennard’s macabre and impressive debut.” - Shelf Awareness “From the first page, readers will be awakened to an 1876 Philadelphia replete with animated corpses, irresistible romance, and a game of intrigue. “Mystery, romance, humor, action, a sure-fire setting: Dennard delivers.” - Kirkus Reviews
Eleanor serves as a highly entertaining guide and readers will find themselves settling in among the undead just fine.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “A wonderfully brisk pace sweeps readers into an intriguing mystery. A roaring-and addictive-gothic world.” - Publishers Weekly “Debut author Dennard deftly weaves together a vast plot blending historical fiction, horror, romance, and mystery. Praise for SOMETHING STRANGE AND DEADLY. “An emotionally honest, well-earned denouement brings this lively historical zombie trilogy to an honorable end.” - Kirkus Reviews
It will take all of Eleanor's powers of black magic, and all of Daniel's and Joseph's trust, to succeed. Because Allison, her friend from Philadelphia, has tagged along, becoming strangely entangled in Eleanor's mission. To do so, she must navigate the hot desert streets of nineteenth-century Egypt amid the rising Dead, her unresolved feelings for Daniel, and her volatile relationships with Joseph and Oliver, her demon. Eleanor is determined not only to get her back but to finally end this nightmare. Although the Spirit-Hunters-Joseph, Jie, and Daniel-have helped her survive, Eleanor has lost just about everything.Īnd now, Jie is missing-taken by the evil necromancer Marcus. It has been a tumultuous time for Eleanor Fitt since life as she knew it in Philadelphia came abruptly to an end. With supernatural forces, epic romance, and a mysterious Egyptian city, Eleanor and her team are set for an adventure they will never forget. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare's The Infernal Devices series, this is the explosive conclusion to Susan Dennard's trilogy, which started with Something Strange and Deadly and continued with A Darkness Strange and Lovely.
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