The Clock and The Carnival by Brandi Elise Szeker
The Clock and The Carnival is a dark romantasy and the final chapter of Brandi Elise Szeker’s The Pawn and The Puppet series. The story follows Sapphire S. Valdawell, whose inherited mental abilities become central to a dangerous journey involving time, family secrets, trauma, and fate.
After a life-threatening encounter with the Vexamen Breed, Sapphire discovers that she can move through time. Forced into an uneasy connection with Niklaus Demechnef, she is drawn into the hidden history of her parents and the forces that shaped their tragic story. As Sapphire learns to control her ability, changing the past becomes both a possibility and a dangerous choice.
Key Themes
- Dark romance
- Romantasy
- Time travel
- Fantasy and supernatural powers
- Family secrets
- Trauma and survival
- Fate and destiny
- Forbidden and complicated relationships
- Psychological suspense
- Vexamen Breed
- The Pawn and The Puppet series
Why Read This Book?
A strong choice for readers who enjoy dark romance, fantasy romance, time travel, supernatural abilities, complicated relationships, and emotionally intense stories. As the concluding chapter of The Pawn and The Puppet, it brings Sapphire’s story and the larger family narrative toward its final chapter.
About the Author
Brandi Elise Szeker is an author known for dark romance, fantasy, paranormal elements, and emotionally intense fiction. The Clock and The Carnival continues her The Pawn and The Puppet series.
Product Details
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Language: English
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Format: Hardcover
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Genre: Dark Romance & Romantasy
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Author: Brandi Elise Szeker
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Publisher: Red Oak Publishing LLC
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Publication Date: February 14, 2026
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Series: The Pawn and The Puppet
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Series Position: Final chapter
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ISBN: 9798989443680
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Pages: 702
