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  • Beautiful Freaks: A Young Adult Paranormal Gothic Detective Story

    Katie M. John

    eBook (Little Bird Publishing House, Jan. 3, 2014)
    She may be beautiful, but she’s deadly.The enigmatic Evangeline Valentine likes to collect rare and supernatural creatures, but her desire to find unique acts for her theatre show has grown into a dangerous and deadly obsession. Now, her attention has turned to Kaspian Blackthorne, who having just celebrated his eighteenth birthday in a wild and hedonistic journey into the bohemian labyrinth of London’s theatre land, has discovered a devastating secret about his own true identity. It is a secret Evangeline Valentine is happy to kill for. But when a series of terrifying paranormal murders take place in London’s West End, Kaspian is not the only one who finds himself entangled in Evangeline’s wicked web of cruel intentions. The young and idealistic Inspector Steptree is forced to re-evaluate everything he ever believed was unreal. If he doesn't accept that magic exists, it might just cost him everything. ‘Beautiful Freaks’ promises an enchanting and darkling adventure back in time to the bohemian and gothic world of Victorian London; with echoes of the works of Wilde, Shelley, Doyle and Stoker, the love story of Kaspian and Evangeline is just one of many captivating strands in this epic 120k word paranormal mystery romance. ***Katie M. John is the award winning and internationally bestselling author of ‘The Knight Trilogy’ and ‘The Meadowsweet Chronicles’. She has won numerous accolades such as Critic’s Choice at the Kindle Book Review, and Reader’s favourite at UTOPiA. She was also recently shortlisted for Book of The Year at 'Books Go Social'. Known for her enchanting, darkling worlds and loveable antiheroes, Katie’s works are ideal for readers of Cassandra Clare, Holly Black, CJ Redwine and Sarah J. Maas and fans of the television series, Penny Dreadful.
  • Beautiful Freaks: Season One

    Ms Katie M John

    Paperback (Little Bird Publishing House, Jan. 18, 2018)
    She may be beautiful, but she’s deadly.The enigmatic Evangeline Valentine likes to collect rare and supernatural creatures, but her desire to find unique acts for her theatre show has grown into a dangerous and deadly obsession.Now, her attention has turned to Kaspian Blackthorne, who having just celebrated his eighteenth birthday in a wild and hedonistic journey into the bohemian labyrinth of London’s theatre land, has discovered a devastating secret about his own true identity. It is a secret Evangeline Valentine is happy to kill for.But when a series of terrifying paranormal murders take place in London’s West End, Kaspian is not the only one who finds himself entangled in Evangeline’s wicked web of cruel intentions. The young and idealistic Inspector Steptree is forced to re-evaluate everything he ever believed was unreal. If he doesn't accept that magic exists, it might just cost him everything.‘Beautiful Freaks’ promises an enchanting and darkling adventure back in time to the bohemian and gothic world of Victorian London; with echoes of the works of Wilde, Shelley, Doyle and Stoker, the love story of Kaspian and Evangeline is just one of many captivating strands in this epic 120k word paranormal mystery romance.***Katie M. John is the award winning and internationally bestselling author of ‘The Knight Trilogy’ and ‘The Meadowsweet Chronicles’. She has won numerous accolades such as Critic’s Choice at the Kindle Book Review, and Reader’s favourite at UTOPiA. She was also recently shortlisted for Book of The Year at 'Books Go Social'.Known for her enchanting, darkling worlds and loveable antiheroes, Katie’s works are ideal for readers of Cassandra Clare, Holly Black, CJ Redwine and Sarah J. Maas and fans of the television series, Penny Dreadful.
  • Beautiful Freaks by Katie M John

    Miss Katie M. John

    Paperback (Little Bird Publishing House, Jan. 1, 2014)
    **** A PARANORMAL GOTHIC DETECTIVE TALE **** "Fans of Tim Burton will love this book! It's totally, darkly delicious." (The Murder House) From the Amazon bestselling writer of 'The Knight Trilogy' comes the stand alone novel fans have been waiting for. 'Beautiful Freaks' is a decadent tapestry of all things fairytale, dark and murderous. Between these pages you will find yourself transported back in time to the high Gothic. Victorian London. The year is 1899 and both the century and the Queen are dying. As the London populace is gripped by a terrifying series of paranormal murders, eighteen year old Kaspian Blackthorne finds himself on a decadent journey of self discovery. Victorian London is a place where appearance is everything, but sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Behind the grand houses, carriages and silks, London is a dark labyrinth of sorrow and violence. Amongst the gambling dens, dancehalls, and brothels you'll find No 7, known to its members as Eve's; the most exclusive club in London, infamous for its 'Palace of Beautiful Freaks'. Each exhibit has a history, each their own unique story.