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"Karnival"

  Nola was certain she had escaped the horrors of her past - until the night her daughter came home with a Klieg's brochure in one of her three hands . . .

They are the "freaks," the abused, and the unwanted. As they endure the trials of The Fates their lives interweave on a path to a cataclysmic destiny.

"Karnival" is an epic saga, which explores the world of Klieg's, Canada's premier truck show. Though many of its themes are universal - human struggle and triumph, and the search to fulfill our deep-seated need for purpose and meaning in life - this daring and thought-provoking work is certain to challenge your perception of the world.

Spanning three generations and six decades, "Karnival" is a plot-driven novel rich with authentic detail and unconventional characters. A roller-coaster ride that will leave you breathless - and questioning the very nature of existence.

A Sam Hiyate book.


First Edition - Trade Paperback: ISBN 1-896356-38-9
4 Track Cassette: ISBN: 0-616-17572-8
Audio Book on CD: ISBN: 0-616-17573-6


Reviews

03/10/03 What do readers have to say? Now online: Reader Forum

Globe & Mail - October 19, 2002:   We assume that some families live like animals...
   Note: Curiously, this review contains several inaccuracies re plot and characters - mm

Amazon.ca - October 2002:   Editorial Review by Canadian musician and author Moe Berg

Quill & Quire - August 2002:   From its evocative opening sentences to its startling...


News

11/06 "Letter to Liza" at 14th Annual Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival
   For information visit: www.wickedpeople.ca/productions.shtml

08/06 See Mortensen on Scream TV's "This is What Happened ..."

06/06/06 "Letter to Liza" Nominated Best Experimental Film
   5th Annual Female Eye Film Festival.


04/06/06 World Premiere of "Letter to Liza," Mortensen's first short film.

02/06 Quill & Quire - March 2006
   Pick up the latest issue of Quill & Quire to read about Michael Mortensen and
   "The Last Days of Gutter Press" by Dan Rowe.

N.B. Readers of this article should note that although Sam Hiyate asserts that "all of the Gutter debts have now been dealt with" Mortensen's Court Judgment against the company remains unpaid to date.

12/05 JUDGMENT AT LAST!
The Small Claims Court of Toronto has awarded Michael Mortensen more than $2,300.00 in judgment against Gutter Press for unpaid royalties, copyright access, legal fees, and costs.

02/05 Ghosts? Angels? Or ... ? What are the strange orbs in Mortensen's home?
   View the photographs and decide for yourself!

7/04 Mortensen has terminated Gutter Press' license to print and distribute "Karnival."

20/06/04 Mortensen now a member of The Writers' Union of Canada

16/06/04 Mortensen has completed the first Karnival sequel!  Click Here for information

14/04/04 MichaelMortensen.com now open!
   Preview Mortensen's upcoming projects.

12/02/04 Chapter Three now online!

30/12/03 CNIB releases English DAISY Audio Book on CD.
   1 computer laser optical disc. (DC24554) Narrated by Shary Lee Guthrie.

22/11/03 Now available as a talking book from Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
   2 cassettes. (RC24554) Narrated by Shary Lee Guthrie.

10/11/03 Return Engagement for "The Big Guy Show!" Monday 17 November 2003
   The Peel Pub, 276 King St. W., Toronto. 8:00 pm. FREE
   I had so much fun the first time, I had to say Yes again! - mm

17/10/03 Mortensen to tape an appearance for "The Big Guy Show!" Monday 20 October 2003
   The Peel Pub, 276 King St. W., Toronto. 8:00 pm. FREE

08/10/03 Chapter Two now online!

01/10/03 All Chapter One now online! Now available as an "easy on the eyes" PDF file.

18/06/03 Photo Gallery now open! View snapshots taken at the book launch and more.

24/10/02 Mortensen will be reading for Pagitica: The Series Tuesday 3 December 2002
   The Jersey Giant Pub and Restaurant, 71 Front Street East, Toronto. 7:30 pm. FREE.

Quill & Quire - October 2002:   Hey rube! The call went out in late August as Gutter Press...

Actress Teri Garr inspired "Karnival":   Teri Garr, twice nominated for the Academy Award...