The Ninth Circle

The Ninth Circle

When Dan, 16, runs away from a terrible home life to join a circus, he has no idea what heâ€™s getting himself into. Based on Danteâ€™s Inferno, THE NINTH CIRCLE follows a young manâ€™s coming-of-age as he travels with the circus through nine states. With the Ringmaster as his guide, Dan finds himself falling in love with the Bearded Lady but hated by almost everyone else, including the Strong Man, the Lion Tamers and The Sword Swallower. Meanwhile, he discovers that the performers have uncanny abilities and dark secrets, especially the person whoâ€™s looking to destroy the circus from within.

Praise For
T H E N I N T H C I R C L E

Brendan Deneen's debut novel, THE NINTH CIRCLE, tells the story of a young runaway who finds himself drawn into the strange, often dangerous and certainly bizarre world of a fantastical circus. Imaginative, dark, and surreal, this is one coming of age tale that will haunt you long after you turn the last page.
-Kristin Hannah, New York Times-bestselling author of FIREFLY LANE

Surgically precise, irresistible, tragically cool, and jacked up with the smart-talk and surly attitudes of high school culture, Brendan Deneen's modern fantasy THE NINTH CIRCLE grabs the readerâ€¨with a grappling hook and doesn't let go until the final page. Echoes of Bradbury reverberate between the lines - the master would have loved this. Very creepy and highly recommended!"
-Jay Bonansinga, New York Times Bestselling co-author of THE WALKING DEAD: THE FALL OF THE GOVERNOR

Ever want to run away to the circus? And what would that really be like? With the storytelling skills of a master, Brendan Deneen's THE NINTH CIRCLE summons the mythic yet very real tale of young Daniel, 16, and his escape from hell at home.to something magical and amazing. Filled with moments that will have readers imagining the circus of their dreams and nightmares, THE NINTH CIRCLE holds a big-top mirror up to 'Dante's Inferno'. As readers watch Daniel become involved with classic circus archetypes - a clown, the ringmaster, the acrobat and even, yes, the geek - we follow Daniel and this traveling troupe that, with each Canto, goes deeper into the dark secrets of this strange circus. As if channeling a modern era Nightmare Alley or even Tod Browning's Freaks, THE NINTH CIRCLE is compelling reading, both haunting and totally unforgettable.
â€¨-Matthew Costello, author of RAGE and VACATION

A surreal and unsettling tour of hell through the eyes of a young man in the circus. THE NINTH CIRCLE is undeniably compelling, cant-look-away reading. Get this book now.
-Nate Kenyon, award-winning author of DAY ONE and DIABLO: STORM OF LIGHT

THE NINTH CIRCLE is a vibrant and assured coming of age tale, full of the fantastical, strange and grotesque. If cool, dark circuses and compelling characters are your thing, this is the book for you.
-Megan Chance, award-winning author of Bone River

Praise for
S C A T T E R B R A I N

â€œWith innovative and original art and a griping story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, SCATTERBRAIN should soon find itself at the top of everyoneâ€™s reading list. Deneen and Kudranski have put together an impressive package. Youâ€™ll be kicking yourself for years if you miss this one.â€
- Robert Kirkman, New York Times-bestselling Creator of The Walking Dead

â€œSCATTERBRAIN is an ambitious debut from two very talented creators. Recommended.â€
- Brian K. Vaughan, New York Times-bestselling Creator of Y: The Last Man

â€œRarely has a book embraced the raw grime and grit of a hero gone mad. Deneen and Kudranski have reached into the darkest recesses of terror and those who would exploit, exposing the truth we donâ€™t want to face. You will be hooked immediately.â€
- Geoff Johns, New York Times-bestselling author of Batman: Earth One

Country	USA
Author	Brendan Deneen
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9781618681911
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
Label	Permuted Press
Manufacturer	Permuted Press
NumberOfPages	251
PublicationDate	2014-01-30
Publisher	Permuted Press
ReleaseDate	2014-01-30
Studio	Permuted Press

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