Synopses & Reviews
Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes never meant to get into the family business. But when you're the sister of Bram and the niece of Sherlock, vampire hunting and mystery solving are in your blood, so to speak. And when two young society girls disappear—one dead, one missing—there's no one more qualified to investigate. Now fierce Evaline and logical Mina must resolve their rivalry, navigate the advances of not just one but three mysterious gentlemen, and solve a murder with only one clue: a strange Egyptian scarab. The pressure is on and the stakes are high—if Stoker and Holmes don't figure out why London's finest sixteen-year-old women are in danger, they'll become the next victims.
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"Outstanding" - Bay Views: Official Blog of the Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California
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'No question the Stoker and Holmes books will be a big hit."--Teenreads.com
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"You'll devour this one."--Fresh Fiction
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"With its fog-shrouded setting, its heart-racing and clever plot and, most of all, its two completely delightful, kick-butt heroines, The Clockwork Scarab is pure, delicious fun from beginning to end."--Rachel Hawkins, New York Times Bestselling author of the Hex Hall series
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"Victorian-inspired girl-power at its finest. Daring young ladies born of famed literary legacies are beautifully written and artfully woven into a historical past with fascinating futuristic elements."-Leanna Renee Hieber, author of the Magic Most Foul series
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"Two strong, intelligent heroines who establish themselves as worthy of the legends that surround each of their families, come together to solve a most dangerous mystery. Gleason's writing is witty, humorous, tense, and beautifully Victorian."--Kady Cross, author of The Girl in the Steel Corset
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"This book has it all. the vivid setting and the finely drawn, compelling heroines make this a fine choice for readers who like their stories with steampunk spice and smart, strong women."-School Library Journal
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"The geek meets the goth. The fun comes from two main characters' quick-witted sparring, slowly developing friendship, and grudging admiration."--The Horn Book Magazine
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"The author's writing exudes energy, romance, and humor, and she gives her heroines strong, vibrant personalities as they puzzle out the expansive mystery unfolding before them."--Publishers Weekly
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"Lots of fun. Plenty of action mixes with a hint of romance, and the ancient Egyptian overlay adds atmosphere."-Booklist
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"Gleason has vamped up the familiar world of Holmes and Watson. to paranormally exhilarating effect."-- The New York Times
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"Thank you, Colleen Gleason, for giving the world the teenage female equivalent of Sherlock Holmes! Where has she been all these years?"--Sophie Jordan, author of the Forgotten Princesses and the Firelight series
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"Popular tropes (steampunk! vampires! Sherlock Holmes!) will bring readers in, but it's the friendship between the two girls that will keep them."-Kirkus Reviews
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" With love interests, time travel and murder, The Clockwork Scarab has all the elements for a must-read not just for teens but for anybody who loves any of these genres."--BookPage
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"Colleen Gleason manages to twine together steampunk, Holmesian mystery, Egyptian mythology, and even time travel into a seamless and fun read."--Leah Cypess, author of Nightspell
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"Charming, addicting, and oh-so-much-fun! I absolutely couldn't put it down!"-Kristi Cook, author of Haven
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"A delightful, engaging story."--Romance Junkies
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"A delightful, diverting read."--Kirkus Reviews SciFi/Fantasy Blog
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"A captivating, amusing crossover tale."--Library Media Connection
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Packed full of impressive pop-out features, this interactive book is sure to engage and entertain curious preschoolers. Simple clues nestled within words and pictures allow children to guess what hides behind each flap. And then. . . surprise! Giant Pop-Out Safari ventures into the wild with a pop-up monkey, lion, zebra, and more. The large pop-outs are simple and sturdy, making them well suited for and appealing to young children.
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This luxe little book is the perfect gift for anyone in love or looking for love. A miscellany of all things love, it covers everything from charms and aphrodisiacs to tips on how to stay in love forever. Readers can look up their astrological love match and learn to use terms of endearment in different languages, like "mon petit chou"French for "my little cabbage." Also featured are recipes, potions, poems, quotes, famous couples, and romantic date and gift ideas. With a gorgeous textured cover, silkscreen edges, and a ribbon marker, The Book of Love is a sweet keepsake package for lovers everywhere.
About the Author
Colleen Gleason is the author of the paranormal romance series The Gardella Vampire Chronicles, and the post-apocalyptic romance series The Regency Draculia. Set in steampunk Victorian London, this is her debut young adult novel. She lives in the Midwest.