Books matching: amusement park setting
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Save:Curious Toys by Elizabeth Hand is a historical mystery set in 1915 Chicago at the Riverview Amusement Park, where a teenage girl named Pin, disguised as a boy, navigates a dangerous world while running errands for a drug dealer. When young girls start getting murdered in the park, Pin gets entangled in the mystery, teaming up with unusual characters like the seemingly crazy Henry Darger to uncover the truth behind the killings. The book intricately weaves together real and fictional characters, immersing readers in a vividly detailed setting with a mix of thrilling suspense and historical intrigue.
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Save:FantasticLand is a chilling tale set in an amusement park in Florida, where a group of young staff members find themselves stranded and isolated after a hurricane. The story unfolds through a series of interviews, providing insights into the descent of the employees into violence and chaos, reminiscent of Lord of the Flies. The format of interviews allows for multiple perspectives to be explored, creating a suspenseful and creepy atmosphere as the characters navigate through survival and tribal dynamics within the park.
The writing style of FantasticLand is described as engaging and unique, with the use of interviews to reveal the events in the theme park adding depth and intrigue to the narrative. The book delves into themes of social media, societal reactions in crisis situations, and the psychological effects on young adults, creating a compelling and immersive reading experience through its campy yet captivating setting.
By now the details of what happened in FantasticLand during the thirty-five days dubbed “The Battle of the Tribes” have been dissected, obsessed over, and satirized so thoroughly by the public and the... - #3
Save:'Joyland' by Stephen King is a coming-of-age mystery novel set in an amusement park in North Carolina during the 1970s. The story follows college student Devin Jones as he navigates first love, heartbreak, and self-discovery while working at Joyland for the summer. Despite being a murder mystery with some supernatural elements, the book is more focused on character development and nostalgia for a bygone era. King's writing style immerses readers in the world of the carnival and creates a bittersweet tale of growing up and finding one's place in life.
The heartbreaker was Wendy Keegan, and she didn’t deserve me. It’s taken me most of my life to come to that conclusion, but you know the old saw; better late than never. She was from Portsmouth, New H... - #4
Save:Wonderland by Jennifer Hillier is a thrilling novel set in the biggest amusement park in the Northwest, where a decaying body is discovered, sparking an investigation by the new Deputy Chief of Police, Vanessa Castro. As she delves into the mysterious past of Wonderland, she uncovers a string of missing persons cases and dark secrets hidden within the park. The book is praised for its complex plotlines, engaging characters, and a fast-paced narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the explosive conclusion.
The sky was just beginning to change from night to day as Blake Dozier snuck into Wonderland. It was pretty easy to do, as long as you were willing to cut through the densely wooded forest that border... - #5
Save:'Slayground' by Richard Stark is the fourteenth book in the Parker series, featuring the antihero criminal Parker who finds himself trapped in an amusement park closed for the winter after a heist gone wrong. The plot revolves around Parker being hunted by mobsters and crooked cops as he tries to outsmart them and escape the park alive, showcasing his resourcefulness and survival skills in a thrilling cat-and-mouse game. The writing style is described as fast-paced, engaging, and filled with suspense, keeping readers hooked as Parker navigates through the park setting up traps to outmaneuver his adversaries.
PARKER JUMPED out of the Ford with a gun in one hand and the packet of explosive in the other. Grofield was out and running too, and Laufman stayed hunched over the wheel, his foot tapping the acceler...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Parker ) - #6
Save:This story is about a theme park which, as well as being a theme park, houses iron statues that imprison five dangerous demons. They are guarded here by the Guardia, a team of humans with powers that have been passed down through time, and a lot of iron etc. This novel is about the situations that arise as these demons struggle to break free. The writing is superb. I could see the statues coming to life as Mab painted them. The fight scenes were rock solid. Bob Mayer's military experience really shines through here.
FunFun, the redheaded clown sitting cross-legged next to her on the roof’s peak, was fully restored again. Of all the clowns in the park, including the beautiful seven-foot ironclad Fun at the Dreamla... - #7
Save:'Full Tilt' by Neal Shusterman is a gripping young adult novel that follows Blake as he navigates through a fantasy carnival to save his comatose brother. The carnival presents a sinister challenge where Blake and his friends must survive seven terrifying rides before dawn to escape. Each ride taps into their deepest fears, creating a suspenseful and thrilling atmosphere. The writing style is fast-paced and engaging, with a focus on character development and overcoming challenges in a surreal and eerie setting.
I should have known the night was jinxed when Quinn lost his hat on the Raptor. I wasn’t sure where on the roller coaster he lost it because I didn’t ride with him; my friends, Russ and Maggie, did. I... - #8
Save:'Hide' by Kiersten White is a horror novel set in an abandoned amusement park where contestants play a deadly game of hide and seek for a chance to win a large sum of money. The story unfolds with a dark and twisted world-building that captivates the readers' imagination, creating a vivid and eerie atmosphere. The plot revolves around the contestants navigating through the park while being hunted by a mysterious seeker, leading to suspenseful and chilling moments throughout the book. The multiple points of view in the narrative provide insights into the characters' backstories and motivations, adding depth to the storyline.
He also once said Come out, come out, wherever you are, dragging the knife along the wall as music to accompany the dying gasps of her sister. Mack might have imagined the gasps, though. Who could say... - #9
Save:Tricks for Free is the seventh installment in the InCryptid series by Seanan McGuire, focusing on Antimony Price, a Cryptozoologist from a long line of monster hunters. The story follows Antimony as she hides out at an amusement park, Lowryland, to evade the Covenant, a group of fanatics who hunt supernatural creatures. The novel is filled with a variety of weird and wonderful creatures, including ghosts, witches, and humanoid creatures, set in a Buffy Sanctuary-like urban fantasy world.
The plot of Tricks for Free revolves around Antimony's experiences at Lowryland, where she meets non-humans and magical beings, leading to a series of unfortunate events. The book features themes of family dynamics, self-discovery, and the struggle to balance relationships while facing external threats, all woven together in McGuire's unique writing style that delves into topics other authors may shy away from.
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series InCryptid ) - #10
Save:'All the Pretty Things' by Emily Arsenault follows the story of Ivy Cork, a young woman working at her father's amusement park. When Ivy's best friend discovers the body of a boy named Ethan, who had Down Syndrome, the incident triggers a series of events where Ivy questions the circumstances of Ethan's death. As Ivy delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers secrets that challenge her understanding of her life and the amusement park. The plot unfolds slowly, with underdeveloped characters and a narrative that focuses heavily on Ivy's introspection and internal struggles, rather than on the external mystery.
