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Carnival of Creeps (A Fearless Four Paranormal Thriller) | Age 10 +

Neil D'Silva
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The Fearless Four—Riz, Anvita, Tiana, and Palash—are ready for a well-deserved break after their previous terrifying case involving demonic toys. Their destination? Funmania, the grand amusement park on Bongo Island, which is home to the world’s biggest rollercoaster: Big Loopy.

But from the moment they arrive, the island seems . . . odd. The Wailing Witch’s eerie cries echo through the night while the island’s inhabitants watch them from the shadows, guarding secrets darker than the four friends can imagine. And then, the unthinkable happens.

Their friend, Cyrus, vanishes. One moment, he’s strapped into Big Loopy. The next, his seat is empty. No trace. No explanation.

With time running out, the Fearless Four must unravel the island’s blood-curdling mysteries before Cyrus is lost forever . . . or before they become the next ones to disappear.

Imprint: India Puffin

Published: May/2025

ISBN: 9780143469575

Length : 256 Pages

MRP : ₹399.00

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Carnival of Creeps (A Fearless Four Paranormal Thriller) | Age 10 +

Neil D'Silva

The Fearless Four—Riz, Anvita, Tiana, and Palash—are ready for a well-deserved break after their previous terrifying case involving demonic toys. Their destination? Funmania, the grand amusement park on Bongo Island, which is home to the world’s biggest rollercoaster: Big Loopy.

But from the moment they arrive, the island seems . . . odd. The Wailing Witch’s eerie cries echo through the night while the island’s inhabitants watch them from the shadows, guarding secrets darker than the four friends can imagine. And then, the unthinkable happens.

Their friend, Cyrus, vanishes. One moment, he’s strapped into Big Loopy. The next, his seat is empty. No trace. No explanation.

With time running out, the Fearless Four must unravel the island’s blood-curdling mysteries before Cyrus is lost forever . . . or before they become the next ones to disappear.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Neil D'Silva

Neil D’Silva is a bestselling Indian horror author, known for Maya’s New Husband, Yakshini, Haunted, and Playthings: Toys of Terror. His books have been optioned for screen, and he’s currently writing original stories for web series.
He has spoken at leading literature festivals like the Times Litfest, Bengaluru, and Shimla International Literature Festival, and on TEDx platforms about horror and writing. He served as president of the India Chapter of the Horror Writers Association and was jury chair for the Bram Stoker Awards® (short story category).
Neil is a frequent podcast guest, with appearances on The Ranveer Show, Pinkvilla’s HindiRush, The Speaking Tree, The Astro Arun Pandit Show, Ankhon Dekhi with Khooni Monday and more.
He’s an avid fitness enthusiast as well. When not writing, he’s busy training for marathons. He lives in Mumbai with his wife and two children.
Fun fact: He was born on Halloween!

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