[The Magic Carnival 06] • Shadow Prophecy

The latest instalment in the Magic Carnival series...

Sam spent ten long years bound to the crazed leader of The Experiment circus show, held in place by magic he didn't understand and forced to hurt innocent people. Now that he's free, he's living with the blood-soaked ghosts of his past, while helping out at the Jolly Knight Carnival.

But he hasn't forgotten the vow he made to make Veronica pay for the people she hurt.

Celestine is a powerful fortune teller who can see the future just by touching a person's bare skin. Three years ago she escaped from the domination of her unscrupulous family, and found a safe haven with the Jolly Carnival. To protect herself, she pretends to be a fake, keeping her real abilities a secret.

When Celestine accidentally touches Sam and sees death and destruction, not only for Sam but for the whole Carnival - she knows she has to act, no matter the cost. But Celestine soon discovers it's not easy to convince people that you're not actually a fake when you've done such a good job of pretending previously.

If the Carnival is going to survive this latest attack, Celestine has to convince Sam that what she saw was real. But the secrets and lies have been dug so deep, there might not be a second chance...

This is the sixth book in the Magic Carnival series, which has been described by readers as having an intriguing mix between mystery, romance and suspense, with a healthy dose of magic thrown in.