A Very ✨ extravagant ✨ mystery
Jul 23, 2024 8:00 am
OUT NOW FROM GHOST ORCHID PRESS
THE EXTRAVAGANZA ETERNIA
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Supernatural circus performer Leathan doesn't let herself get close to anyone. It's too painful when her curse literally rips those connections out of her heart. That's why she does her best to weed out the friendship sprouting between her and Renni, the gregarious star of the show.
When Renni is murdered, the ringmaster tasks Leathan with catching his killer. But all signs indicate the culprit is one of the Extravaganza's own, and the more she learns about her fellow troupers, the farther she feels from the truth—and the closer she is to forming fatal new attachments.
A darkly fantastical mystery reminiscent of The Night Circus and Even Though I Knew the End, THE EXTRAVAGANZA ETERNIA will enchant and delight.
Praise for The Extravaganza Eternia:
"The Extravaganza Eternia is a mesmerising journey through a magical circus full of wondrous creatures with friendship and love as our final destination."
—Eugenia Triantafyllou, author of The Giants of the Violet Sea
"A glittering tale of big top murder that will swing you breathlessly from the dark depths of loneliness and betrayal to the sparkling heights of hope and human perseverance. The circus is in town! Get excited. Osani’s work is not to be missed."
— C.J. Lavigne, author of In Veritas
“The Extravaganza Eternia is a sparkling murder mystery set in a supernatural circus filled with otherworldly acts. A recluse performer Leathan is burdened with a curse that doesn't allow her to get close to anyone. But when her favourite fellow trouper and the star of the show Renni is killed and the ringmaster orders Leathan to investigate the murder, her path will lead her to forge new attachments and follow the trail of betrayal into the heart of Extravaganza Eternia.
Yet all the enchantment, secrets and wonders of a world that resembles our own while at the same time feels nothing like it, won't help Leathan solve the puzzle if she doesn't learn how to find new allies and trust her heart. Osani seamlessly blends dark curses and gory murders with the magic and glitter of the circus world in a fast-paced story that feels like a colourful fever dream.”
– Jelena Dunato, author of Dark Woods, Deep Water
"The Extravaganza Eternia is a dive of all your senses into the magical world of the circus. A phantasmagorical murder mystery that forces the reader to face deep and unrelenting darkness but also offers powerful sun rays of hope that warm your heart. Don't miss it!"
— Ioanna Papadopoulou, author of Winter Harvest
Bonus Colouring Page!
Kristin Osani had the great idea of creating a colouring page from Daniella Batsheva's beautiful The Extravaganza Eternia cover, and Daniella kindly obliged. Click here to download the full-sized version. If you colour it, please post your results on social media and tag us - we would love to see!
COMING SOON...
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Thrown back on the streets of Abia, armed with the gods’ double-edged gifts, Orsiana must thwart her uncle’s plans and learn what it takes to rule a proud, stubborn city that thrives on artifice and wit. She will plot, fight and use lethally tuned verse to stir a rebellion. But just when her uncle’s Machiavellian schemes start to topple, a new player will enter the game, and the gods will raise the stakes. It’s easy to fight an enemy you hate, but how about an enemy you fall in love with? If she wants to win, Orsiana will have to risk the last precious thing in her possession: her heart.
A story of revenge and recovery, Ghost Apparent blends the history and folklore of the Eastern Adriatic with the bloody treachery of the Renaissance courts and is a perfect read for fans of dark political fantasy.
AND THAT'S NOT ALL...
This beautiful limited edition two hardback set will include hardback copies of Dark Woods, Deep Water and the brand new novella Ghost Apparent, both by Croatian dark fantasy author Jelena Dunato.
In addition to the books, the set will also include:
✨ A unique handwritten note and lino print by the author
✨ 3 full-colour character art postcards by Dory Whynot
✨ Ghost Orchid Press bookmarks and sticker
This item will ship from the United Kingdom and preorders are limited so please get your order in early to ensure you will receive your books before Christmas.