"It's not your typical faery story-it has elements of steampunk and murder mystery that make it a really exciting, fresh read." - The Atlantic Wire "The Peculiar has the kind of enchantment, whimsy, and utter wonder that stands the test of time. An astounding debut!" - Marie Lu, New York Times best-selling author of the Legend trilogy "Stefan Bachmann's sparkling debut is sure to get a lot of well-deserved notice. He breathes fresh life into ancient magic." - RICK RIORDAN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Kane Chronicles and Percy Jackson and The Olympians "Richly realized . accomplished . This is a story young fantasy buffs are sure to enjoy." - The New York Times Book Review "Imaginative, highly descriptive writing .

Thrilling adventure." - Booklist "An absolute treat for readers of any age." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Gripping . with a wry humor and unusual characters. Fans of Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book (HarperCollins, 2008) and young steampunk enthusiasts will find much here to enjoy." - School Library Journal "Polished and fun to read.Bachmann's steampunk fairy tale.recalls Dostoevsky, Dickens, and more recent classics, such as J.

K. Rowling's Harry Potter and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.Bachmann leavens the dark goings-on with whimsy.in spectacular and hilarious fashion.[An] unusually gifted young writer." - Los Angeles Times When a teenager writes a publishable book, it's noteworthy, but when the book is this good, it's something special. Bachmann, now 19, has a polished and witty writing style; his characters are skillfully developed, the action is nonstop, and his faery society is fascinating. An absolute treat for readers of any age.

" - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Bachmann's prose is beautiful, and his story is swift, strong, and entertaining. Highly recommended. I can't wait to see what Bachmann writes next." - CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle).