{"title":"David Ciminello","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our dedicated collection featuring the works of David Ciminello, an imaginative voice in the realm of Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy. Known for his vibrant narrative style and immersive storytelling, Ciminello crafts worlds that captivate and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Queen of Steeplechase Park\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling novel that transports readers to fantastical landscapes, weaving intricate tales that explore human nature and the cosmos. Ciminello's ability to blend elements of science fiction with rich fantasy narratives creates a unique reading experience that ignites curiosity and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned fan of the genre or new to exploring magical realms, the books by David Ciminello offer a perfect mix of adventure, emotion, and thought-provoking themes. Dive into his captivating stories and embark on journeys beyond imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-queen-of-steeplechase-park-by-david-ciminello-9781942436614","title":"The Queen of Steeplechase Park","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Queen of Steeplechase Park\u003c\/i\u003e is the absolutely, positively, practically, almost-true story of infamous burlesque queen and magic meatball maker Belladonna Marie Donato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePregnant at fifteen after gleefully losing her virginity to pansexual neighbourhood strongman Francis Anthony Mozzarelli, Bella is robbed of her baby by a pack of nefarious nuns, and her embittered papa has her sterilised without her consent (legal in 1935). With the help of a besotted Francis, her newfound family of queercentric outcasts, and a top-secret meatball recipe, a devastated Bella embarks on a riotous quest through Depression-era Coney Island sideshows, the tawdry world of peekaboo striptease routines, a doomed mob marriage, and a tasty collection of wisdom-filled recipes to find her lost child, herself, and maybe even true love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt all leads Bella back home, to the scene of her original sin, where she boldly faces matters of life and death, questions of forgiveness, and a holy mess only the healing properties of great Italian cooking can fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46708745470188,"sku":"9781942436614","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16176733482879.jpg?v=1754073853"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/david-ciminello.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}