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The Showman’s Ghost Kindle Edition

by Candace Adams (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 60 ratings
Step right up... On June 22nd, 1918, an empty Michigan Troop Train barreled into the caboose of the stalled Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus train. Eighty-six people lost their lives on that day, among them, Baldy the Clown, his wife, and their young son. Deemed an accident, no one was ever held responsible for the tragedy. On the centennial anniversary of the accident, Kristina, a photographer, is hired to cover a ceremony held at Showmen’s Rest Cemetery, the final resting place of the train victims. When strange visions and dreams start plaguing Kristina, she has to wonder whether the souls in that cemetery are truly at rest. As Kristina begins to doubt her sanity, the secrets of a shrouded past spill into the drifting reality of her present. Why is she being targeted more than 100 years after an event she had no part in? Who is the shadowy figure slowly driving her out of her mind? As the truth becomes clearer, only one thing is certain... More than a century later, the show must go on.
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  1. Print length
    284 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    April 14, 2021
  4. Reading age
    17 - 18 years
  5. Grade level
    11 - 12
  6. File size
    2.7 MB
  7. Page Flip
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08XN1YDVQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adams Publishing (April 14, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 14, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 60 ratings

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Candace Adams

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Candace Adams has been inspired from a very young age by 80's horror movies, and literary greats such as Anne Rice and Stephen King. When not writing her own prose, you can find Candace with her nose stuck in a book or out hiking with her Siberian Huskies.

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Customers find this book to be a good thriller/horror that keeps them engaged with its twists and surprises. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how the author flows effortlessly between past and present.

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9 customers mention "Suspenseful"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful, describing it as a good thriller/horror that keeps readers enthralled with its twists and surprises.

"...I really enjoyed the story being told via the past and the present...." Read more

"...But with this one, I was so enthralled in the story I had to force myself to put the book down and actually participate in everyday life...." Read more

"...The twists and surprises keep coming until right up until the end and are truly not predictable. Definitely a must read if you enjoy suspense/horror." Read more

"...I highly recommend this to anyone that loves a good thriller/horror. There's also bits of romance to keep it spicy too!" Read more

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Customers find the book to be a surprisingly great read.

"...Great Read! The only downfall is the fact that it came to an end.. there is so much more I need to know...." Read more

"It was decent, but the last half got off track and sappy. Disappointed in the way it ended. Not horror all the way through." Read more

"Surprisingly great read. The way the story is structured you get hints of the past along with the story of the present...." Read more

"I absolutely love this book. It kept me on edge and eager to get to the next page...." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing style"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one customer noting how the author flows effortlessly between past and present, while another mentions how the words are woven expertly.

"...The author was very descriptive in the ways Bandy dealt with each descendant he was able to locate...." Read more

"...Then this is your book! The book is beautiful written, the characters get tied to your heartstrings before you even notice...." Read more

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I absolutely love this book. It kept me on edge and eager to get to the next page. The author flows from past to present effortlessly seaming the tragic events of the past to the present day terror the main character faces. I highly recommend this to anyone that loves a good thriller/horror. There's also bits of romance to keep it spicy too!
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  • Josette Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book with caution….
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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    There are many people in this world afraid of clowns. After reading this story, the fear would only grow astronomically. The ghost clown in this book was quite scary not only in how terrifying he looked but what terrible things he could do to a victim. I really enjoyed the story being told via the past and the present. This way of storytelling allows the reader to gain information as they read along as well as become involved with what will happen next. I found myself turning the pages quickly in order to find out who Bandy the clown would be after next. The author was very descriptive in the ways Bandy dealt with each descendant he was able to locate. I would not anticipate to be on his list for sure! I recommend this book for those who like a good telling of a circus clown gone bad. 5* read.
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  • Lorrie vanmeter
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2021
    This was an intriguing and exciting reaf
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  • Mikki Hill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully terrifying read..
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
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    Looking for something to break up the monotony of life? Bring up fears you had no idea existed within you?  Then this is your book! The book is beautiful written, the characters get tied to your heartstrings before you even notice. Trying to guess what may happen next is absolutely impossible, and you could never in a million years guess what would all transpire in the end.  I absolutely love this book, and recommend it to anyone that loves edge of your seat thrillers that leave you checking the darkest corners of the room before you head to bed. Great Read! The only downfall is the fact that it came to an end.. there is so much more I need to know. 
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good in the beginning
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
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    It was decent, but the last half got off track and sappy. Disappointed in the way it ended. Not horror all the way through.
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  • Lourin
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Showman's Ghost
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
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    I picked this book up on a whim because I saw it was free.
    Man, can I say I am so glad that I did.
    I love horror/thrillers, but at times I can be a bit of whimp...especially when there are clowns involved.
    But with this one, I was so enthralled in the story I had to force myself to put the book down and actually participate in everyday life.
    The book goes back and forth between the past 1918 and current times. I won't lie, while reading the wreck scenes my heart broke and I was so sad for the loss of the lives, that's how invested I got with this story.
    If I had any complaints on this book. I feel the adoption thing for male lead character was kind of thrown in there and then forgotten about at least in the current times. We learn what led to the adoption in the past, but like I said once he finds out the climax of the book occurs and then ending.
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  • Christi Manville
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
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    Surprisingly great read. The way the story is structured you get hints of the past along with the story of the present. The twists and surprises keep coming until right up until the end and are truly not predictable. Definitely a must read if you enjoy suspense/horror.
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  • eMac
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021
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    I absolutely love this book. It kept me on edge and eager to get to the next page. The author flows from past to present effortlessly seaming the tragic events of the past to the present day terror the main character faces. I highly recommend this to anyone that loves a good thriller/horror. There's also bits of romance to keep it spicy too!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A must read!

    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021
    I absolutely love this book. It kept me on edge and eager to get to the next page. The author flows from past to present effortlessly seaming the tragic events of the past to the present day terror the main character faces. I highly recommend this to anyone that loves a good thriller/horror. There's also bits of romance to keep it spicy too!
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  • Kimberley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Showman’s ghost is fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2021
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    5 Stars ⭐️ for Showman’s ghost by Candace Michelle Adams!!!
    One of the wildest book rides I’ve been on in a long time!! I’m terrified of clowns but after learning from the author that this was based on a true story it made everything much more interesting. I began to love many of the deceased characters as well as the living ones. A mix of thriller, horror & heartbreak in one book for me. As I read on my lifelong fear of clowns diminished slightly Until the last sentence!! Ha it’s 4:15am & I won’t be sleeping!! Enjoy this spectacular read everyone 🤡😳
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  • C.K.Court-Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spooky Clowns
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2023
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    Thoroughly enjoyed this spooky tale that centres around a past tragedy befalling a circus and a present day haunting.

    Was much better than expected - great storyline moving between past and present. Came together brilliantly.

    The story entices the reader work out what happened in the past to cause the chain of events in the present. I love when a story encourages a reader to get involved.
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    Spooky Clowns

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2023
    Thoroughly enjoyed this spooky tale that centres around a past tragedy befalling a circus and a present day haunting.

    Was much better than expected - great storyline moving between past and present. Came together brilliantly.

    The story entices the reader work out what happened in the past to cause the chain of events in the present. I love when a story encourages a reader to get involved.
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  • Bethany
    4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2023
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    Eerie world, enjoyed the flashbacks and the character development of the MC.
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  • Angela
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating read that kept me on the edge of my seat.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2022
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    A fascinating read that kept me on the edge of my seat. I also like the concept for this book - using a real incident from the past to create a fiction for the modern reader. It inspired me to research the incident.
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