The Midnight Carnival by Kenny Gould

Max Plank is a down-on-his-luck handyman with no job, no prospects, and no plan. But when he discovers a million dollars hidden beneath his bathtub, he does what anyone would do: he buys a haunted, defunct amusement park. Now the reluctant ringleader of the Carnival of the Sun, Max finds himself swept into a world of monstrous politics. With the help of several unlikely allies, he sets out to rebuild the carnival, bridge the widening gap between humans and monsters, and maybe even find a little joy along the way. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Tress of the Emerald Sea, and Spirited Away, The Midnight Carnival is a cozy fantasy full of spooky fun and heartfelt friendship.

Adult • Fantasy • Fantasy/Contemporary • Fantasy/Mythic, Retelling, and Folklore