The Midnight Carousel: A Magical Debut

A historical fiction saga mixed with a mystery, Maisie Marlowe arrives in America with her employer turned guardian Sir Malcom, for a fresh start. Maisie finds an abandoned forgotten carousel and dreams of building a dazzling amusement park not knowing, there’s a sinister past attached to it… A decade earlier in Paris, the same carousel is the common denominator of several disappearances, Detective Laurant Bisset closed the case, or so he thought. Similar disappearances happen across the sea in Chicago, and Maisie and Laurant must figure out who or what is behind it before it’s too late.

 Excellent Debut, Great Mystery & Romance Whats not to love?

I’m surprised that The Midnight Carousel is Fiza Saeed McFlynn’s debut novel because it was that good. I felt as though I was in the story with Maisie and Laurant. Then again, truly good stories make you feel as though you’re there and not in the current world you’re in. I love the romance between Maisie & Laurant. The mystery as to why people disappeared is not what you expected. At first, I was slightly disappointed but looking at it again it was a great twist. My favorite quote from the novel is Where you come from isn’t a place, it’s your heart. The Midnight Carousel will be available on January 13^th, 2026, wherever you get your books! I look forward to our Q&A Fiza!