Rise of the Darklings
What's the Story?
It was a morning like any other, frigid and gray, when Emily Snow took to the streets of Victorian London to earn the pennies that would keep her and her little brother alive for another day. But a chance turning took her through a dark alley, and there Emily witnessed an extraordinary battle between fierce, tiny creatures no taller than her knee.
Now Emily’s life will never be the same, for she can see the world of Faerie. And once seen, she cannot turn away; once engaged, she must join in the latest battle in a war that has been waged for centuries. Doing nothing is not an option, for the Invisible Order—a secret army dedicated to preserving our world against the Faerie—knows about Emily, and its members will do anything to control her. For Emily, her brother William, and their friend, the street thief Spring-Heeled Jack, this winter morning is a turning point, and hereafter their lives will be entwined with the Invisible Order, and with Faerie. . . .
It was a morning like any other, frigid and gray, when Emily Snow took to the streets of Victorian London to earn the pennies that would keep her and her little brother alive for another day. But a chance turning took her through a dark alley, and there Emily witnessed an extraordinary battle between fierce, tiny creatures no taller than her knee.
Now Emily’s life will never be the same, for she can see the world of Faerie. And once seen, she cannot turn away; once engaged, she must join in the latest battle in a war that has been waged for centuries. Doing nothing is not an option, for the Invisible Order—a secret army dedicated to preserving our world against the Faerie—knows about Emily, and its members will do anything to control her. For Emily, her brother William, and their friend, the street thief Spring-Heeled Jack, this winter morning is a turning point, and hereafter their lives will be entwined with the Invisible Order, and with Faerie. . . .
What's the Buzz?
"Author Paul Crilley has created a fascinating world. Emily’s London is cold and dreary, the perfect setting for a story of abandoned children." - The Discriminating Fangirl
"By the way, before handing this book to younger readers, parents may wish to take note of the fact that the book has some quite violent sections mixed in with the fantasy ... Yet this violence and these villains are coupled with morality and lessons about trust." - Luxury Reading
"As the story progresses to its powerful climax (and I do mean, powerful, I basically whooped when it happened) a lot of plot twists are thrown in the mix, allies become enemies and vice-versa and then Emily makes the coolest yet hardest decision ever. And I LOVED her for it. Needless to say, I will be back for seconds, in fact, I am really looking forward to it." - The Book Smugglers
Where Can I Learn More?
You can read the first three chapters of the book @ the author's site here
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