The second novel in the Karnival Trilogy, narrated by Nola Wayne Greeson and Heath Clifford; with clippings, and personal correspondences from troupers and others. Author's Draft Complete. Visit www.michaelmortensen.com for excerpts. The Story: In contrast to the first and third novels, the scope of this story is much narrower, spanning the events that occur over the course of a matter of months. Nola and Heath have been reunited, but all is not well: Heath is tormented by the truth of his birth, by nightmares, by all that the family has endured; Nola is "freaked out" about being with her son, who harbours such resentment toward her and Chloe, and is heartbroken to have lost Ralph.

Meanwhile, as the residents of Vancouver struggle through the aftermath of the earthquake, newspaper articles and personal correspondences reunite further Klieg's troupers, and recount what occurs when a mysterious teenage girl leaves a comatose man in the care of a B.C. clinic. Says Mortensen: "I had SO MUCH FUN writing this one, allowing all the various voices to speak for themselves. And anyone who knows me can tell you that Nola is my absolute favourite. I so admire her strength and courage!"