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{{Infobox Story | {{Infobox Story | ||
|range = The Lucy Wilson Mysteries | |||
|number in range = 2 | |||
|image = Curse of the Mirror Clowns.jpg | |image = Curse of the Mirror Clowns.jpg | ||
|series = ''[[The Lucy Wilson Mysteries]]'' | |series = ''[[The Lucy Wilson Mysteries|Lucy Wilson series]]'' | ||
|number = 2 | |number = 2 | ||
|main character = [[Lucy Wilson]] | |main character = [[Lucy Wilson]] | ||
|featuring = [[Hobo Kostinen|Hobo]] | |featuring = [[Hobo Kostinen|Hobo]] | ||
|enemy = | |enemy = | ||
|setting = [[Ogmore-by-Sea]], [[ | |setting = [[Ogmore-by-Sea]], [[2017]] | ||
|writer = [[Chris Lynch]] | |writer = [[Chris Lynch]] | ||
|editor = [[Shaun Russell]] | |editor = [[Shaun Russell]] | ||
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|release date = [[9 May (releases)|9 May]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]] | |release date = [[9 May (releases)|9 May]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]] | ||
|format = Paperback | |format = Paperback | ||
|isbn = | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-912535-10-1 | ||
|prev = Avatars of the Intelligence (novel) | |prev = Avatars of the Intelligence (novel) | ||
|next = The Midnight People (novel) | |next = The Midnight People (novel) | ||
}}{{prose stub}} | }}{{prose stub}} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second novel in the ''[[The Lucy Wilson Mysteries]]'' series published by [[Candy Jar Books]]. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the second novel in the ''[[The Lucy Wilson Mysteries]]'' series published by [[Candy Jar Books]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
''The circus is coming to town – and it may never leave.'' | ''The circus is coming to town – and it may never leave.'' | ||
[[Lucy Wilson]] is just about getting used to life in [[Ogmore-by-Sea]]. School, homework, friends, and the occasional alien... | [[Lucy Wilson]] is just about getting used to life in [[Ogmore-by-Sea]]. School, homework, friends, and the occasional alien... It's not easy being the new girl in town but, with the help of her steadfast companion Hobo, she’s making it work. | ||
But when a mysterious circus opens for one night only, the town suddenly finds itself overrun with invisible clowns and the gang are faced with their biggest mystery yet – the disappearance of Lucy Wilson herself. | But when a mysterious circus opens for one night only, the town suddenly finds itself overrun with invisible clowns and the gang are faced with their biggest mystery yet – the disappearance of Lucy Wilson herself. | ||
Thankfully, | Thankfully, they've got help – a mysterious stranger from another world with a special box that moves in time and space. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* Mr [[Grant (Curse of the Mirror Clowns)|Grant]] | * Mr [[Grant (Curse of the Mirror Clowns)|Grant]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* Hobo asks if Punchinella works for [[UNIT]]. | * Hobo asks if Punchinella works for [[UNIT]]. | ||
* Ogmore is near [[Bridgend]] and [[Porthcawl]]. | * Ogmore is near [[Bridgend]] and [[Porthcawl]]. | ||
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* Hobo speculates that the Junk Monster was under the influence of the [[Great Intelligence]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Avatars of the Intelligence (novel)|Avatars of the Intelligence]]'') | * Hobo speculates that the Junk Monster was under the influence of the [[Great Intelligence]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Avatars of the Intelligence (novel)|Avatars of the Intelligence]]'') | ||
* Lucy mentions her friend [[Ayesha (Lucy Wilson)|Ayesha]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lucy Wilson (short story)|Lucy Wilson]]'') | * Lucy mentions her friend [[Ayesha (Lucy Wilson)|Ayesha]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lucy Wilson (short story)|Lucy Wilson]]'') | ||
* The Brigadier told Lucy stories about [[Dalek]]s | * The Brigadier told Lucy stories about [[Dalek]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[Day of the Daleks (TV story)|Day of the Daleks]]'') and [[Cybermen]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Blue Tooth (audio story)|The Blue Tooth]]'') | ||
* Lucy proclaims herself a defender of [[Earth]], a title a soothsayer once referred to her | * Lucy proclaims herself a defender of [[Earth]], a title by which a soothsayer once referred to her. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Soothsayer (short story)|The Soothsayer]]'') | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{ | {{candyjar|curseofthemirrorclowns.html}} | ||
{{LW}} | {{LW}} | ||
{{TitleSort}} | {{TitleSort}} | ||
[[Category:The Lucy Wilson Mysteries novels]] | |||
[[Category:2018 novels]] | [[Category:2018 novels]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in | [[Category:Stories set in Ogmore-by-Sea]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in 2018]] | [[Category:Stories set in 2018]] | ||
[[Category:Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart novels]] | [[Category:Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart novels]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:40, 9 November 2023
Curse of the Mirror Clowns was the second novel in the The Lucy Wilson Mysteries series published by Candy Jar Books.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The circus is coming to town – and it may never leave.
Lucy Wilson is just about getting used to life in Ogmore-by-Sea. School, homework, friends, and the occasional alien... It's not easy being the new girl in town but, with the help of her steadfast companion Hobo, she’s making it work.
But when a mysterious circus opens for one night only, the town suddenly finds itself overrun with invisible clowns and the gang are faced with their biggest mystery yet – the disappearance of Lucy Wilson herself.
Thankfully, they've got help – a mysterious stranger from another world with a special box that moves in time and space.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Lucy Wilson
- Hobo Kostinen
- Albert Wilson
- Tamara Wilson
- Harlequin
- Lord Pierrot
- Lord Punchinella
- Art
- Will
- Paula
- Maya
- Hannah
- Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart
- Mr Barrett
- Mr Grant
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Hobo asks if Punchinella works for UNIT.
- Ogmore is near Bridgend and Porthcawl.
- Hobo used to read Wikipedia to feed his thirst for knowledge.
- Mr Grant is teaching his class about William Shakespeare.
- Lucy and Hobo try to contact Anne Bishop, but get no answer.
- Lord Pierrot hails from House Pierrot. Punchinella is the last survivor of House Punchinella.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Hobo speculates that the Junk Monster was under the influence of the Great Intelligence. (PROSE: Avatars of the Intelligence)
- Lucy mentions her friend Ayesha. (PROSE: Lucy Wilson)
- The Brigadier told Lucy stories about Daleks (TV: Day of the Daleks) and Cybermen. (AUDIO: The Blue Tooth)
- Lucy proclaims herself a defender of Earth, a title by which a soothsayer once referred to her. (PROSE: The Soothsayer)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official Curse of the Mirror Clowns page at Candy Jar Books
