Francisco Angulo de Lafuente

Freak - The Circus of Horrors (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Critics are hailing Francisco Angulo latest novel Freak as "a modern gothic masterpiece" (The New York Times) that is "impossible to put down" (Washington Post).

Set against the backdrop of a mysterious traveling circus, Freak chronicles the experiences of a group of extraordinary characters who possess uncanny abilities and physical anomalies that set them apart from mainstream society. Led by the enigmatic magician known only as "Nikola," the "freaks" of the circus unveil a riveting story of drama, suspense, romance, horror, and humanity.

As Angulo peels back the layers of his vividly drawn characters, he illuminates the struggles of those deemed abnormal and the cruelty and wonder of human nature. Heart-wrenching, chilling and tender by turns, Freak explores discrimination, revenge, compassion and redemption with sensitivity and depth.

Hailed for its "spellbinding pace and tantalizing secrets" (Chicago Tribune), Freak conjures up a world that seduces readers into the rich inner lives of beings who are at once bizarre and deeply familiar. Through elegant prose alive with stunning imagery, Diaz has crafted a novel that will haunt you long after the final page.

The boy stared with wide-eyed wonder as the circus tents bloomed up from the misty dawn like giant mushrooms come to life. He clutched his guardian's hand tightly, scarcely believing he'd been allowed to attend the show. After so many whispered stories of sideshow freaks and death-defying acts, he would finally see the spectacle for himself.

As the sun burned off the morning fog, a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and smells dazzled the boy's senses. Roars rumbled from animal cages while vendors sang out about sugared treats. Bold circus posters depicted fire-eaters, sword-swallowers, a wolfman, a bearded woman, a turtle boy and more. What strange creatures awaited him inside the striped big top?

The boy remembered his schoolmates jeering at him, calling him a "freak." But here, could the freaks walk openly, without shame? The idea filled him with awe.

A gruff voice interrupted his musings - it was time for the show to start. The boy hurried inside, clutching his ticket stub like a golden ticket. The tent flaps swept closed behind him with a whisper, and the lights dimmed...

As foreboding organ notes crept through the heavy air, the ringmaster stalked into the spotlight, cracked his whip, and proclaimed, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the greatest show on earth!"

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Old Sailboat
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. August 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798223471905
• Artikelnr.: 68615936

Autorenporträt

Francisco Angulo de Lafuente is a Spanish author, programmer, and biotechnology researcher who has carved out a unique niche at the intersection of science and speculative fiction. Born in Madrid in 1976, Angulo combines his technical expertise with a gift for storytelling that has produced an impressive catalog of 39 published works.

With degrees in Computer Engineering and Biotechnology from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Angulo first gained recognition in the scientific community as the research director of the groundbreaking Ecofa project. His development of second-generation biofuel from bacteria fed with organic waste earned him a patent in 2005 and established him as an innovator in sustainable energy solutions. This revolutionary process, which uses microorganisms to produce biofuel from abundant organic waste materials, demonstrated his ability to think beyond conventional boundariesa skill that would later define his literary career.

Angulo's transition from laboratory to literature has resulted in a prolific output of science fiction novels that blend technical precision with imaginative storytelling. His works, often compared to Jules Verne for their prophetic integration of emerging technologies, explore themes ranging from artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability to post-apocalyptic survival and cyberpunk futures.

Recent acclaimed titles include ApocalipsIA: The Day After AGI (2024), a haunting exploration of artificial general intelligence set in a devastated Madrid; Star Wind: The Pyramid of Destiny (2024), an interplanetary adventure on the alien world of Zephyria; and Shanghai 3 (2024), a cyberpunk thriller set in a mining colony on Europa. His work has garnered international attention, with translations available in multiple languages including Catalan, Danish, and Romanian.

In 2024, Angulo's innovative spirit extended to the tech world when his Enhanced Unified Holographic Neural Network (EUHNN) project, combining ray tracing and CUDA for AI applications, was initially recognized as the winning entry in the NVIDIA and LlamaIndex developer contest, further demonstrating his ability to bridge the gap between theoretical science and practical application.