Something Wicked This Way Comes

On a chilly October night, Jim Nightshade and Will Halloway smell cotton candy and hear the eerie tones of a carousel calliope. A carnival has rolled into town, a type of which these 13-year-olds have never seen before: a terrifying maze of mirrors leaves the boys' teacher sputtering in fear, a strangely illustrated man offers Jim a free ride on the carousel, and people start to go missing. Bradbury's (www.raybradbury.com) classic 1962 novel is here masterfully read by voice artist Kevin Foley, whose deep tones are well suited to the story's dark characters. Perfect around a campfire or with Halloween in mind; recommended for horror fans, lovers of Stephen King, and fans of Cornelia Funke's The Thief Lord (for its similar themes). [Tantor Audio recently began releasing new recordings of Bradbury classics (see Audio NewsBriefs, LJ 8/10).—Ed.]—Lisa Anderson, Metropolitan Community Coll. Lib., Omaha