The Darkness Dwellers (Kiki Strike Series)

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First they ventured deep under New York to save the city itself.

Then things got personal as the Irregulars ventured into a haunted mansion in Chinatown to uncover an evil twin.

Now, in the third installment of bestselling author Kirsten Miller's Kiki Strike series, this delightful group of delinquent geniuses jump feet first into a fast-paced international pursuit, going underground in Paris to pursue a pair ...

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Overview

First they ventured deep under New York to save the city itself.

Then things got personal as the Irregulars ventured into a haunted mansion in Chinatown to uncover an evil twin.

Now, in the third installment of bestselling author Kirsten Miller's Kiki Strike series, this delightful group of delinquent geniuses jump feet first into a fast-paced international pursuit, going underground in Paris to pursue a pair of treacherous royals who have killed Kiki's parents.

With a dash of romance, a fresh take on good manners, and loads of butt-kicking bravery, Kiki, Betty, Ananka and the other Irregulars sharpen their amazing skills in this highly anticipated new adventure.

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Editorial Reviews

VOYA - Jennifer M. Miskec
In volume three of this adventure mystery series, Kiki is off to the small nation of Pokrovia to decline the throne and dismantle the monarchy once and for all. Ananka is left in charge of the Irregulars, a band of badass teen girls, back in New York City. Kiki is kidnapped and held captive in Paris, and Irregular Betty must head to Paris to rescue her. Once in Paris, Betty becomes embroiled in her own mystery involving jilted royalty, an accused World War II traitor, a humorless headmistress, and a secret community, The Darkness Dwellers, who patrol the Parisian catacombs. While Ananka helps another Irregular, Oona, solve the problem of her evil twin wreaking havoc in Chinatown, the intercontinental mysteries twist and turn and eventually entwine until the truth is revealed and order is restored, thanks once again to the Irregulars. What is interesting about the Kiki Strike series is that Miller’s Irregulars are not static types, nor does Miller reduce the Irregulars’ victories to distractions from “normal girl” activities. The Irregulars are smart, tough, and skilled, their exploits of worldwide significance. In turn, the familiar conflicts of young adult “girl books” are not present in this series, or if they are, they are made to seem petty and inconsequential compared to the real battles the girls must fight. That the girls like doing battle and solving mysteries, and that they are depicted as being dedicated to strengthening their individual talents in order to strengthen the group, makes this mystery series unusually smart and original. Ages 11 to 18.
School Library Journal
Gr 5–8—In this latest installation in the series, the Irregulars, a secret group of girl geniuses, are older and a little wiser. While Ananka Fishbein does the majority of the narration, Kiki Strike (aka Princess Katarina of Pokrovia) and Betty Bent also play major roles. Kiki jets off to Paris, where she is kidnapped by her evil Aunt and cousin. Meanwhile, Betty, armed with a special invention designed to secure Kiki's release, ventures to the City of Lights alongside the headmistress of an exclusive school that turns naughty girls into proper ladies. There, both Betty and Kiki become involved with an underground organization called the Darkness Dwellers, who live beneath the streets of Paris. Meanwhile, back in New York, the other Irregulars are busy cracking secret codes and tracking down the errant sister of Oona Wong. One need not have read the previous books to immediately be drawn into this fun and exciting story. A fast-moving plot and wonderful dialogue keep readers smiling while turning the pages. Chapter endings sometimes offer words of wisdom from Ananka's guidebook on essential skills (e.g., a lady "Knows how to defend herself-in an argument, a sporting match, or a dark alley."). A must-have for libraries that own the first two titles.—Melissa Stock, Arapahoe Library District, Englewood, CO
Kirkus Reviews
Kiki Strike and the Irregulars are finally back, in their third (and seemingly final) adventure. This time, the adventure involves an evil twin, a World War II mystery, Upper East Side zombies (of the well-mannered sort), the catacombs of Paris and a possible resolution to Kiki's lifetime fight to prove that her evil aunt killed her parents. Plus some romance, both successful and hopeless. Whew! It's a good thing Ananka Fishbein is there to lead the Irregulars in New York while Kiki and Betty take Paris by storm, even if Betty's perfect boyfriend proves distracting for Ananka. Like the previous entries in the series, this girl-power mystery/adventure is tongue-in-cheek but full of heart. Miller's motley crew of heroines can take on anything, and by the tale's end, it looks like their breed of awesome is poised to take over all of New York City. Thematically, this volume is all about being true to oneself and recognizing that genius comes in many forms. Happily, this "lesson" comes wrapped in sheer delight. Here's hoping that this latest volume attracts droves of new devotees for some of the coolest girls in fiction. (Adventure. 12-16)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781599907369
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
  • Publication date: 1/22/2013
  • Series: Kiki Strike Series
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 416
  • Sales rank: 81,248
  • Age range: 12 - 15 Years
  • Lexile: HL740L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 7.80 (h) x 1.60 (d)

Meet the Author

KIRSTEN MILLER grew up in a small town in the mountains of North Carolina. At seventeen, she hit the road and moved to New York City, where she lives to this day. She is the author of two other Kiki Strike books, as well as the bestselling The Eternal Ones and All You Desire.

www.kikistrike.com

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 8, 2013

    Good

    Not as good as the others but still a good read. It also took way to long to come out :O Anyway I don't know if the author had troubles or not.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 24, 2013

    good

    good

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 16, 2013

    Pantherpaw

    Name:pantherpaw fur: jet black & has dark grey eyes brother: none sisters: none rank: apprentice mate: none mother father: never knew them

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 16, 2013

    Arrowheart

    Name:Arrowheart. Mother: Aspenfire. Father: Darkheart. Brothers: Calicofur, Stormtalon and Duskclaw. Sister: Sweettail. Age:8 moons (13). Fur: light gray with one black paw, black tailtip and black hest and belly. Rank: Warrior. Mate: none. Mate was: Soulwhisper (died in battle). Kit/s: Noblepaw, & Redpaw. Wishes: wants to be deputy someday

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 16, 2013

    Kikistar

    Leader. 1 moon. Black pelt and green eyes. Smart strong joking. Kits Alabamakit.~Kikistar

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 28, 2013

    Awesome!

    One of the greatsst series I've read. Great for all ages.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 22, 2013

    I love kiki strike books!!!!!!

    Amazing book!!! Reccomended for age 10-14.

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