They say the Carneville appears only to those it chooses.
Every October, as shadows deepen and mystery fills the air, the Carneville arrives-a travelling carnival steeped in ancient British legends and enchantments. For one week, its gates open to those brave enough to enter, promising thrills for the young, nostalgia for the old, and wonder for all.
Sixteen-year-old Eleanor never expected the Carneville to visit her quiet town. Haunted by strange dreams and symbols, she feels an irresistible pull as she steps into the carnival's haunted grounds. Inside, she encounters a world where myth and magic intertwine, with eerie attractions like the ghostly carousel, a hall of mirrors that reflects more than your face, and a ringmaster who seems to know her every thought.
With each night, Eleanor uncovers hidden secrets and legends that go beyond her wildest imagination. But as Halloween draws closer, she realises that some stories are meant to remain untold-and that the Carneville may demand more from her than she's ready to give.
Step right up, if you dare, and let the Carneville enchant, thrill, and haunt you.
Frankenstein's Guide (Book 1, the LiteraTours Cozy Mystery Series)
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Jessica "Ike" Wordsworth can dive into books, but she isn't prepared for a monster - and a ruthless murderer killing her tourists.
Ike is fighting the aftermath of a nasty divorce that left her husband in custody of her homesitting business - and her beloved cats.
With nothing but a turquoise construction trailer to call her home, Ike invests her last quid and becomes partner in a tour company specialising in bespoke trips for book-lovers. When the guide hired to take on the first tour drops out at the last minute, Ike has to take over and steer her guests towards the cradle of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein".
All to soon she realises there truly are monsters on the loose, one of them a ruthless killer who's targetting her tourists.
To unearth the truth, Ike will have to cooperate with her moronic partner, Gary Sands, 13th Baron of Nettlehole and founder of LiteraTours. When they don't succeed in stopping the killer, she realises she'll have to take the plunge and draw on some rather unusual skills her family has been hiding from the world . . .
"Frankenstein's Guide" is the first instalment in the "LiteraTours Cozy Mystery series".
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