Synopses & Reviews
How can I protect the ones I love when it means helping our greatest enemy?
"Cross [imbues] her world with texture and authenticity.... Surprising, vivid and cohesive-the work of a pro." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Girl in the Clockwork Collar
"Teens will enjoy the fast-paced action." -VOYA on The Girl in the Clockwork Collar
In her other life, Kady Cross is a USA TODAY bestselling author of more than twenty books. She is lucky enough to have a husband who shares her love for the slightly twisted and all things geek, and a houseful of cats with whom she shares her darkest secrets. When she's not listening to the characters in her head, she's either trying to formulate the perfect lip gloss or teaching herself to solder. She has a weakness for all things girlie, sugar skulls and boots. Her love of books and makeup borders on addiction-of which she never, ever wants to be cured.
In 1897 London, something not quite human is about to awaken
When mechanical genius Emily is kidnapped by rogue automatons, Finley Jayne and her fellow misfits fear the worst. What's left of their archenemy, The Machinist, hungers to be resurrected, and Emily must transplant his consciousness into one of his automatons-or forfeit her friends' lives.
With Griffin being mysteriously tormented by the Aether, the young duke's sanity is close to the breaking point. Seeking help, Finley turns to Jack Dandy, but trusting the master criminal is as dangerous as controlling her dark side. When Jack kisses her, Finley must finally confront her true feelings for him...and for Griffin.
Meanwhile, Sam is searching everywhere for Emily, from Whitechapel's desolate alleyways to Mayfair's elegant mansions. He would walk into hell for her, but the choice she must make will t
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"Surprising, vivid and cohesive-the work of a pro." -Kirkus Reviews on The Girl in the Clockwork Collar (starred review)
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"Surprising, vivid and cohesive-the work of a pro." -- Kirkus Review*Starred* review on Girl in the Clockwork Collar
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"Teens will enjoy the fast-paced action." -VOYA on Girl in the Clockwork Collar
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"Teens will enjoy the fast-paced action." -- VOYA on Girl in the Clockwork Collar
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"A well-calculated blend of paranormal romance and genuinely innovative story." -Kirkus Reviews
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"A well-calculated blend of paranormal romance and genuinely innovative story." -Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
In 1897 London, sometihng not quite human is about to awakenWhen mechanical genius Emily is kidnapped by rogue automatons, Finley Jayne and her fellow misfits fear the worst. What's left of their archenemy, The Machinist, hungers to be resurrected, and Emily must transplant his consciousness into one of his automatonsor forfeit her friends' lives.
With Griffin being mysteriously tormented by the Aether, the young duke's sanity is close to the breaking point. Seeking help, Finley turns to Jack Dandy, but trusting the master criminal is as dangerous as controlling her dark side. When Jack kisses her, Finley must finally confront her true feelings for him
and for Griffin.
Meanwhile, Sam is searching everywhere for Emily, from Whitechapel's desolate alleyways to Mayfair's elegant mansions. He would walk into hell for her, but the choice she must make will test them more than they could imagine.
To save those she cares about, Emily must confront The Machinist's ultimate creationan automaton more human than machine. And if she's to have any chance of triumph, she must summon a strength even she doesn't know she has
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About the Author
In her other life, Kady Cross is a USA TODAY bestselling author of over 20 books. She lives with her husband who shares her love for the slightly twisted and all things geek, and a houseful of cats with whom she shares all her secrets. When not writing, she’s either trying to create the perfect lip gloss or teaching herself to solder. She has a weakness for all things girlie, sugar skulls and boots. Her love of books and makeup borders on addiction. Visit her at www.kadycross.com.