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Synopsis
Synopsis - A shriek rings out over the tents and boardwalks of Carnival l’Morai, followed by a plea for help from Marie, the blind juggler. Other performers arrive at the young woman’s wagon to find her covered in blood. On the bed beside her lies the sword swallower, impaled upon his own blade. Marie and her friends have few clues to track down the murderer – until they find the next body and the next... Their quest to capture the killer reveals horrors undreamed of, even for a troop of freakish performers trapped in the heart of the Dark Domains.
Carnival of Fear: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy mystery features graphic violence including murder victims and bodies discovered throughout. Set in a carnival of outcasts in a horror setting, it contains mature themes of death and violence unsuitable for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, blood, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy dark fantasy mysteries with carnival settings and ensemble casts of outsider characters hunting a serial killer will find this atmospheric and suspenseful.