title: The Conjurer's Riddle (The Inventor's Secret)
author:  Andrea Cremer 
description: <b>Praise for <i>The Conjurer's Riddle</i>:</b><br /><br />"This is classic steampunk [with] exotic and picturesque locales, lots of interesting machinery, and the adrenaline rush of following the adventures of an honest and fearless heroine. A suitably swashbuckling sequel."--<i>Kirkus Reviews<br /><br /></i>"This invigorating series neatly fits into the sagacategory, with loads of adventure, lots of explosions, plenty of pirates, and still some pages left forromance. The dramatic ending sweeps readers right toward the next book."--<i><i>Booklist</i><br /><br /></i>"Fans will enjoy seeing Charlotte take on a more serious role as she faces multiple factions while forging her own path."--<i><i>VOYA</i><br /></i><b><br />Praise for <i>The Inventor's Secret</i>:</b><br /><br />* "Cremer...creates an inventive blend of steampunk and alternative history in this new series. She gives readers a fantastical world with mechanical wonders and an opulent vintage setting. The characters are interesting and well developed. Readers will be drawn to future installments."--<i>VOYA, </i>starred review<br /><br />"[A]n entertaining romp in a richly imaginative setting."--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>
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  _ALSO BY ANDREA CREMER_
  
  
  _The Inventor’s Secret_
  
  
  The Nightshade Series
  
  
  _Rift_
  
  
  _Rise_
  
  
  _Nightshade_
  
  
  _Wolfsbane_
  
  
  _Bloodrose_
  
  
  _Snakeroot_
  
  
  _Invisibility_ (with David Levithan)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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