There’s something strange and deadly loose in Philadelphia…
Eleanor Fitt has a lot to worry about. Her brother has gone missing, her family has fallen on hard times, and her mother is determined to marry her off to any rich young man who walks by. But this is nothing compared to what she’s just read in the newspaper—
The Dead are rising in Philadelphia.
And then, in a frightening attack, a zombie delivers a letter to Eleanor…from her brother.
Whoever is controlling the Dead army has taken her brother as well. If Eleanor is going to find him, she’ll have to venture into the lab of the notorious Spirit-Hunters, who protect the city from supernatural forces. But as Eleanor spends more time with the Spirit-Hunters, including their maddeningly stubborn yet handsome inventor, Daniel, the situation becomes dire. And now, not only is her reputation on the line, but her very life may hang in the balance.
“Thrilling, charming, and dark, Something Strange & Deadly is a delicious sandwich of harmonious flavors. I fell for Daniel, I soaked in the zombie mayhem with glee, I delighted in the steampunk fashion and gadgetry. If you enjoyed The Clockwork Angel, you’ll love this. Fantastical fun.”
- Marie Lu, author of the Legend trilogy
“Mystery, romance, humor, action, a sure-fire setting: Dennard delivers.”
-Kirkus Reviews
“Blending historical fiction, horror, romance, and mystery, Dennard creates a roaring—and addictive—gothic world.”
Hi! I'm Susan Dennard. I'm a reader, writer, animal-lover, and cookie-eater. My debut novel--a YA gothic mystery called Something Strange and Deadly--is now available in stores!
Something Strange and Deadly
Eleanor Fitt has a lot to worry about. Her brother has gone missing, her family has fallen on hard times, and her mother is determined to marry her off to any rich young man who walks by. But this is nothing compared to what she’s just read in the newspaper—
The Dead are rising in Philadelphia.
And then, in a frightening attack, a zombie delivers a letter to Eleanor…from her brother.
Whoever is controlling the Dead army has taken her brother as well. If Eleanor is going to find him, she’ll have to venture into the lab of the notorious Spirit-Hunters, who protect the city from supernatural forces. But as Eleanor spends more time with the Spirit-Hunters, including their maddeningly stubborn yet handsome inventor, Daniel, the situation becomes dire. And now, not only is her reputation on the line, but her very life may hang in the balance.
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Praise for Something Strange and Deadly!
“Thrilling, charming, and dark, Something Strange & Deadly is a delicious sandwich of harmonious flavors. I fell for Daniel, I soaked in the zombie mayhem with glee, I delighted in the steampunk fashion and gadgetry. If you enjoyed The Clockwork Angel, you’ll love this. Fantastical fun.”
- Marie Lu, author of the Legend trilogy
“Mystery, romance, humor, action, a sure-fire setting: Dennard delivers.”
-Kirkus Reviews
“Blending historical fiction, horror, romance, and mystery, Dennard creates a roaring—and addictive—gothic world.”
-Publishers Weekly
Foreign Editions
Germany: Baumhaus (available in August, 2013)
Other Titles
A Darkness Strange and Lovely
Sequel to Something Strange & Deadly
Reading Level: Teens and Adults
Release Date: July 23rd, 2013
A Dawn Most Wicked
Novella in the Something Strange and Deadly series
Reading Level: Teens and Adults
Release Date: June 4th, 2013
Screechers
Genre: Fantasy/Sci-fi
Reading Level: Teens and adults
Status: Work in progress
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Purely Platonic
Genre: Contemporary Murder Mystery
Reading Level: Teens and adults
Status: Work in progress
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Untitled Space Opera
Coauthored with: Sarah J. Maas
Genre: Science Fiction Romance
Reading Level: Adult
Status: Work in progress