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Worlds collide in this thrilling sequel to the epic, imaginative, acclaimed fantasy Ink, Iron, and Glass.In an alternate 19th-century Italy, Elsa has an incredible gift: she can craft new worlds with precise lines of script written in books. But political extremists have stolen the most dangerous book ever scribed -- one that can rewrite the Earth itself. Now Elsa must track down the friend who betrayed her and recover the book before its destructive power is unleashed. Can she handle the secrets she'll uncover along the way -- including the ones hiding in her own heart?An Imprint Book"The alternate-history thrill ride continues... The author is a master of character development... Action and adventure with a fearless heroine at the helm." -- Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR INK, IRON, AND GLASS:"This novel is a source of serious fun." -- School and Library Journal (starred review) "Exciting and original." -- Kirkus (starred review) "Clare's debut is built upon an intriguing premise... A solid series starter featuring a competent, flawed heroine that's built for sf fans." -- BOOKLIST "A gasp-worthy ending ensures a sequel." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
About the Author
Gwendolyn Clare writes science fiction and fantasy. Her debut novel -- INK, IRON, AND GLASS -- is the first in a steampunk duology about a young mad scientist with the ability to write new worlds into existence, out now from Macmillan/Imprint. Her short stories have appeared in Clarkesworld, Asimov's, Analog, and Beneath Ceaseless Skies, among others, and her poetry has been nominated for the Rhysling Award.She holds a BA in Ecology, a BS in Geophysics, a PhD in Mycology, and swears she's done collecting acronyms. She lives in central Pennsylvania with too many cats and never enough books.You can find her online at gwendolynclare.com or follow her on Twitter @gwendoclare.
