The lightning rod salesman heralds the approaching storm to the two boys, Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade. This is no ordinary storm but a carnival that arrives at three in the morning with calliope music of distorted hymns. Will and Jim go to the carnival and discover the truth behind the Hall of Mirrors, the merry-go-round and the owners, Mr. Dark and Mr. Cooger. Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury is an atmospheric story that is creepy, but the story is also complex. It is the classic struggle between good and evil and the fears and desires that can entrap us.

Turning 86 today, Ray Bradbury has spent a lifetime of writing. His best known works are Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles and Something Wicked This Way Comes. Throughout his career he has written science fiction, fantasy, and noir mystery. He is considered a master of short stories and has numerous collections. The winner of numerous awards, Bradbury continues to write and delight readers.