Steeplejack

Thoughtfully imaginative and action-packed Steeplejack is New York Times bestselling A. J. Hartley''s YA debut set in a 19th-century South African fantasy world. “A richly realized world an intensely likable character and a mystery to die for. — Cory Doctorow New York Times-bestselling author. Seventeen-year-old Anglet Sutonga lives and works as a steeplejack in Bar-Selehm a sprawling city known for its great towers spires and smokestacks – and even greater social disparities across race and class. . Ang’s world is turned upside-down when her new apprentice Berrit is murdered the same night that the city’s landmark jewel is stolen. Her search for answers behind his death exposes unrest in the streets and powerful enemies. But she also finds help from unexpected friends: a kindhearted savannah herder a politician’s haughty sister and a savvy newspaper girl. As troubles mount in Bar-Selehm Ang must discover the truth behind both murder and theft soon – or else watch the city descend into chaos.. YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book Booklist Top Ten YA in Science Fiction Fantasy and Horror. At the Publisher''s request this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.