About the Author

Andrea Cremer is the internationally bestselling author of the Nightshade series, which includes Nightshade, Wolfsbane, Bloodrose, Snakeroot, Rift, and Rise. She is also the author of Invisibility, which she co-wrote with David Levithan, and most recently, The Inventor's Secret and its sequel The Conjurer's Riddle. When she's not writing novels, Andrea puts her PhD to work teaching classes in writing and history at Macalaster College. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Visit Andrea online at www.andreacremer.com and follow her on Twitter @andreacremer

Reviews

PRAISE FOR RIFT:

"A bit different from Nightshade, this is a book for historical and paranormal romance lovers alike. ...A great new book that will leave you breathless." - ROMANTIC TIMES

"A richly layered, supernatural romance both appealing and unique." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Cremer's trademark quick pace, romantic sensuality, and strong female characters will have fans clamoring for the next title." - BOOKLIST



RAVE REVIEWS FOR THE NIGHTSHADE SERIES:

"Yet another young adult novel filled with supernatural beasties, but this teen wolf tale is actually good and will keep you reading intently."-ENTERTAINMENTWEEKLY.COM

"An imaginative . . . paranormal-suspense story. The book's underlying themes of individualism and freedom . . . lift it to a higher level."-KIRKUS REVIEWS

"There's enough action to engage any reluctant reader . . .will no doubt have teens debating the relative merits of werewolves versus vampires." -BOOKLIST

"Clever young adult saga that leaves readers on the edge of their seats."-ASSOCIATED PRESS

"Nightshade is historical fiction-with a modern pop culture twist . . .a book for well-read hopeless romantics who like their heroines conflicted, their love interests smoldering, and their passions triangulated and torrid, yet unfulfilled." -LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Sexy and thrilling." -BECCA FITZPATRICK, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HUSH, HUSH

"Nightshade is a glittering, dark gem."-CYNTHIA LEITICH SMITH, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ETERNAL

Gr 9 Up-The intricate plot line of Andrea Cremer's prequel (Philomel, 2012) to the "Nightshade" trilogy has it all: suspense, action, and romance. Ember Morrow was promised to a society that trains warriors as well as craftspeople and scholars. Despite her family's fears of what really goes on in the secretive society of Conatus, Ember welcomes the chance to become a warrior. She excels at her training even as she develops romantic feelings for her mentor, Barrow Hess. This causes complications in her relationship with Alistair, a childhood friend who also joined the group. The plot takes a menacing turn when one of the other knights gets a taste of power and another member is burned at the stake. Narrated by Sile Bermingham mostly in Scottish brogue, this tale springs to life as she emulates the characters' passion, frustration, and distress and does an exceptional job of distinguishing the characters and varying their accents. The only minor misstep is the leader, Lukash, who sounds like a camp version of Dracula. Otherwise, the performance suits all the characters. Listeners need not be familiar with the trilogy, and the fast-paced plot will keep them enthralled.-C.A. Fehmel, St. Louis County Library, MO (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.