The Girl With the Iron Touch (Steampunk Chronicles) - Hardcover

Cross, Kady

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 037321085X ISBN 13: 9780373210855

Publisher: Harlequin Books Teen, 2013

Synopsis

In 1897 London, sometihng 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 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 himand 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 this title

Review:

"Teens will enjoy the fast-paced action." -- VOYA on Girl in the Clockwork Collar

"A well-calculated blend of paranormal romance and genuinely innovative story." -Kirkus Reviews

"Surprising, vivid and cohesive-the work of a pro." -Kirkus Reviews on The Girl in the Clockwork Collar (starred review)

"Teens will enjoy the fast-paced action." -VOYA on Girl in the Clockwork Collar
"A well-calculated blend of paranormal romance and genuinely innovative story." -Kirkus Reviews
"Surprising, vivid and cohesive-the work of a pro." -Kirkus Reviews on The Girl in the Clockwork Collar (starred review)
"Teens will enjoy the fast-paced action." -VOYA on Girl in the Clockwork Collar

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."

About this edition

• Publisher: Harlequin Books Teen
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 037321085X
• ISBN 13: 9780373210855
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 377