The Pilo Family Circus
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 First edition | |
| Author | Will Elliott |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror |
| Publisher | ABC Books |
Publication date | October 2006 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 312 pp (first edition) |
| ISBN | 0-7333-1981-5 |
The Pilo Family Circus is a 2006 horror novel by Australian author Will Elliott.[1]
It follows the story of Jamie, who, after a random incident of nearly hitting a clown with his car, finds himself being stalked by three sadistic clowns.[2]
Background
The Pilo Family Circus was first published in Australia in October 2006 by ABC Books in trade paperback format after winning the inaugural ABC Fiction Award.[2][3] It has also been released in an audio edition by ABC Audio; in 2007 it was released in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Spain, and Russia, and in 2009 it was released in the United States.[2][3] In 2011, the Spanish edition won the Nocte Award for Best International Book. A stage play based on the book was performed in 2012 by the Godlight Theater Company.[2]
Awards
- ABC Fiction Award 2006, winner[4]
- Aurealis Award for Best Horror Novel 2006, winner[5]
- Golden Aurealis Award for Best Novel 2006, winner[5]
- Australian Shadows Award 2006, winner[6]
- Ditmar Award for Best Novel 2007, winner[7]
- International Horror Guild Award for Best Novel 2007, shortlisted[8]
