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"Discover a ""roaring-and addictive-gothic world"" (Publishers Weekly) in the explosive conclusion of the Something Strange and Deadly trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Susan Dennard--now with a gorgeous new cover. It has been a tumultuous time for Eleanor Fitt since life as she knew it in Philadelphia came to an abrupt end. Although the Spirit-Hunters--Joseph, Jie, and Daniel--have helped her survive, Eleanor has lost almost everything. And now, Jie has been taken by the evil necromancer Marcus. Eleanor is determined not only to get Jie back but to finally end this nightmare. 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 with Oliver, her demon. But it won't be easy. Because Allison, her friend from Philadelphia, has tagged along, becoming strangely entangled in Eleanor's mission."

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An emotionally honest, well-earned denouement brings this lively historical zombie trilogy to an honorable end. --Kirkus Praise for SOMETHING STRANGE AND DEADLY--; Debut author Dennard deftly weaves together a vast plot blending historical fiction, horror, romance, and mystery. A roaring-and addictive-gothic world. --Publishers Weekly A wonderfully brisk pace sweeps readers into an intriguing mystery. 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 Mystery, romance, humor, action, a sure-fire setting: Dennard delivers. --Kirkus Reviews From the first page, readers will be awakened to an 1876 Philadelphia replete with animated corpses, irresistible romance, and a game of intrigue. Those who enjoy Cassandra Clare s the Infernal Devices series will be spellbound by Dennard s macabre and impressive debut. --Shelf Awareness This debut novel is quite compelling and features a plot that moves at breakneck speed. The plot is full of action, betrayal, and romance. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) An emotionally honest, well-earned denouement brings this lively historical zombie trilogy to an honorable end. --Kirkus Debut author Dennard deftly weaves together a vast plot blending historical fiction, horror, romance, and mystery. A roaring-and addictive-gothic world. --Publishers Weekly A wonderfully brisk pace sweeps readers into an intriguing mystery. 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 Mystery, romance, humor, action, a sure-fire setting: Dennard delivers. --Kirkus Reviews From the first page, readers will be awakened to an 1876 Philadelphia replete with animated corpses, irresistible romance, and a game of intrigue. Those who enjoy Cassandra Clare's the Infernal Devices series will be spellbound by Dennard's macabre and impressive debut. --Shelf Awareness This debut novel is quite compelling and features a plot that moves at breakneck speed. The plot is full of action, betrayal, and romance. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) -An emotionally honest, well-earned denouement brings this lively historical zombie trilogy to an honorable end.---Kirkus -Debut author Dennard deftly weaves together a vast plot blending historical fiction, horror, romance, and mystery. A roaring-and addictive-gothic world.---Publishers Weekly -A wonderfully brisk pace sweeps readers into an intriguing mystery. 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 -Mystery, romance, humor, action, a sure-fire setting: Dennard delivers.---Kirkus Reviews -From the first page, readers will be awakened to an 1876 Philadelphia replete with animated corpses, irresistible romance, and a game of intrigue. Those who enjoy Cassandra Clare's the Infernal Devices series will be spellbound by Dennard's macabre and impressive debut.---Shelf Awareness -This debut novel is quite compelling and features a plot that moves at breakneck speed. The plot is full of action, betrayal, and romance.---Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Praise for SOMETHING STRANGE AND DEADLY--; Debut author Dennard deftly weaves together a vast plot blending historical fiction, horror, romance, and mystery. A roaring-and addictive-gothic world. --Publishers Weekly Mystery, romance, humor, action, a sure-fire setting: Dennard delivers. --Kirkus Reviews From the first page, readers will be awakened to an 1876 Philadelphia replete with animated corpses, irresistible romance, and a game of intrigue. Those who enjoy Cassandra Clare's the Infernal Devices series will be spellbound by Dennard's macabre and impressive debut. --Shelf Awareness This debut novel is quite compelling and features a plot that moves at breakneck speed. The plot is full of action, betrayal, and romance. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) A wonderfully brisk pace sweeps readers into an intriguing mystery. 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 An emotionally honest, well-earned denouement brings this lively historical zombie trilogy to an honorable end. --Kirkus Reviews

-This debut novel is quite compelling and features a plot that moves at breakneck speed. The plot is full of action, betrayal, and romance.---Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

This debut novel is quite compelling and features a plot that moves at breakneck speed. The plot is full of action, betrayal, and romance. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

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Susan Dennard is a writer turned marine biologist turned writer again. The Something Strange and Deadly trilogy is her debut. Among the traits she shares with her heroine Eleanor are a weakness for Shakespeare quotes, a healthy appetite for baked goods, and an insatiable curiosity. Sadly, Susan does not get to wear a corset or wave a parasol on a daily basis.

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