{"product_id":"book-16hl","title":"The Carnival Murders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe discovery of a murdered woman sparks a nightmare that may destroy everything for Gemma and Sebastian…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a respectable London neighborhood, nurse Gemma Tate and her fiancé, Inspector Sebastian Bell, are planning their future together. But their dreams shatter when they discover a murdered young woman, carefully arranged in a darkened alleyway behind her family home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Gemma unravels the woman’s final secrets in the postmortem room, Sebastian hunts among the living. And he soon uncovers reports of similar deaths, linked to a traveling carnival. But what connects those friendless victims to the beloved woman they found?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefusing to be beaten, Gemma and Sebastian pursue every lead on the killer’s trail, desperate to prevent more deaths. But can they stop him before he destroys not just more lives but their own hope of happiness?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping and atmospheric Victorian mystery for fans of Andrea Penrose, Anna Lee Huber, and the Lady Sherlock mysteries. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders love the Tate and Bell mysteries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“So good\u003cb\u003e I could hardly put the book down\u003c\/b\u003e… Once you start, you may as well forget everything else.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003eHighly recommend\u003c\/b\u003e this for anyone interested in historical mystery… and \u003cb\u003efor fans of Deanna Raybourn, Andrea Penrose, and Anna Lee Huber\u003c\/b\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I was\u003cb\u003e absolutely gobsmacked at who the killer was\u003c\/b\u003e… I really \u003cb\u003ecouldn’t put the book down\u003c\/b\u003e till the end, \u003cb\u003ea real page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e. I can’t wait to get the next book… \u003cb\u003emust-read series\u003c\/b\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003eAbsolutely in love with this book \u003c\/b\u003eand halfway through I bought another book by this author. Now to read all things Irina Shapiro!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003eGrips you from the very beginning\u003c\/b\u003e and pulls you in… If you’re a fan of \u003ci\u003eMiss Scarlet and the Duke\u003c\/i\u003e and Enola Holmes, then you will love Gemma Tate’s wits and tenacity.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I \u003cb\u003eloved this\u003c\/b\u003e one. The mystery was \u003cb\u003efantastic\u003c\/b\u003e, and I \u003cb\u003eread as quickly as I could to discover whodunit\u003c\/b\u003e… I was shocked when the killer was revealed. I \u003cb\u003enever saw it coming!\u003c\/b\u003e The suspense really kept me on edge. As wonderful as the mystery was, however, it’s \u003cb\u003ethe characters in this series that will keep me returning\u003c\/b\u003e for more.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003eI was hooked\u003c\/b\u003e… The story is so extremely gripping that it’s \u003cb\u003ehard to put the book down\u003c\/b\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’m in this one for the long-haul folks and \u003cb\u003eI cannot get enough of Tate and Bell!\u003c\/b\u003e” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003eWhew nonstop action!\u003c\/b\u003e… Keeps you guessing until the end!… This was \u003cb\u003ea rollercoaster ride of emotions and clues!\u003c\/b\u003e Hold on and get ready for the ride and thrilling conclusions! \u003cb\u003eBravo\u003c\/b\u003e.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003eSpellbound!\u003c\/b\u003e… Shapiro’s writing is sublime, transporting you to the vibrant streets of Victorian London. You'll feel like you're accompanying Gemma and Sebastian as they track down clues and uncover the truth… A must-read… \u003cb\u003eFive stars!\u003c\/b\u003e” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This was a \u003cb\u003efantastic\u003c\/b\u003e read! \u003cb\u003eI absolutely LOVED it!\u003c\/b\u003e” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cb\u003eSo gripping and twisted I could not put it down.\u003c\/b\u003e” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The mystery was \u003cb\u003eexquisite\u003c\/b\u003e, the story \u003cb\u003eflew seamlessly \u003c\/b\u003eand was easy to follow despite its complexity.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Pulls you in from the first word and holds you until far past the last word with its \u003cb\u003ecompelling characters\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003esuperb mystery\u003c\/b\u003e… \u003cb\u003eI love Sebastian and Gemma with all of their humanness\u003c\/b\u003e—their flaws and their strengths.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreamscape","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50773714469168,"sku":"BD16hl","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/16hl-Square-cover.jpg?v=1771668513","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-16hl","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}