Gothic Cavalcade

by A.F. Stewart

Gothic romance meets Gothic horror inside a paranormal carnival and beyond.

The Masquerade Carnivale is coming to call...
A woman escaping her wretched past stumbles into the strange world of a supernatural carnival. Does her fate lie there, or with the captive life she left behind?

The Family wants her future.
The past is pulling her back.
Both race toward her revenge.

The Masquerade Carnivale is beckoning... will she answer?

Genres: Romance, Paranormal, Horror

44 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 30, 2012

About the author

I'm from Nova Scotia, Canada, and I write speculative fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, horror), as well as poetry. I have been plying the trade for several years, periodically interrupted by those pesky events from life.
I have published independently and authored such books as the Saga of the Outer Islands series, the Killers and Demons series, Fairy Tale Fusion, and Ruined City. I've also had stories published in various anthologies, including Hell's Empire, A Twist of Fate, the Christmas Lites series and Mechanized Masterpieces from Xchyler Publishing.

Reviews

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gothic Cavalcade, by A. F. Stewart, is a dark, scary story with twists full of magic and light. Coolly disturbing, it starts with a mysterious carnival and a frightened woman. But who is this “Mother” who sends Byron to tempt the stranger in? And what dark initiation awaits?

Clever misdirection keeps the reader guessing as Althea gets to know the Family. Their generosity clearly hides a secret, and dark fears loom. But love is blossoming too, against a backdrop of Althea’s own secrets. And choices can change the view.

I enjoyed this story’s short complex path and gentle hints of mythology. Filled with great characters, it presents a true masquerade and reveals surprising hope behind some of its masks.

Disclosure: I can’t remember how I got this ebook, but I do wish I’d read it sooner. I really enjoyed it.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this short read for its imagery and interesting ideas. I got a little more emotionally involved near the end and enjoyed it even more. I think if it had been expanded into a novel, and the characters really developed I would have loved it! If you have an hour and want to read something different in the paranormal realm, try this!

[Fee Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I really like the way that A.F. Stewart tells a story. The characters are fleshed out to where I can really connect with them. The writing is smooth and easy to follow. I really enjoyed this book. I would recommend this book to all lovers of paranormal fantasy.