David Lane Williams
Callie Wind’s life is one long loop-de-loop, juggling her ghostly father’s meddling and her fame-hungry daughter’s crusade to snatch her quirky Texas amusement park. With the help of her best friend—a sweet man who has been secretly in love with her for three decades—an angelic gardener of happily-ever-afters, and an opinionated brahma bull on medical retirement as a college football mascot, Callie just might find the love and peace she craves amid the funnel cakes and family feuds.
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Carousel Grift is a witty, big-hearted romp about misfits, miracles, and the messy magic of the families we choose—perfect for fans of Nothing to See Here and Remarkably Bright Creatures.
Reader Reviews!
“Every once in a while, a novel spins onto the page with a cast of characters so singular, so delightfully offbeat, that you feel like you’ve stumbled into the Texas cousin of a Fredrik Backman story.”, Janis Daly, Adventures by the Book Ambassador
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"People, people, people: this quirky novel with a touch of magic transported me out of a dark moment into a world of laughter and pure escapism. I loved it!" , Barbara Claypole White, award-winning, Bestselling Author of The Promise Between Us
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"This novel is a GAWDANG GIFT TO THE WORLD, Jules Taylor, multi-award-winning director of In a World Full of Loneliness
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"Here’s hoping that Texas-born Wes Anderson is available when it’s time to make Carousel Grift into a feature film.", Pamela Norsworthy, bestselling author of War Bonds
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"One of the most beautiful stories I've ever read.” Sharon Shaw-Eastin, Librarian, Albuquerque