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Clive Barker

Thief of Always

A Fable

Clive Barker

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English
Harper Perennial
27 August 2024
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Horror & ghost stories; Erotic fiction; Short stories; Horror
Series: Harper Perennial Olive Editions
""Menacing demons, wondrous miracles, sinister magic, and vivid characters make Thief a compulsive, lightning-paced tales that almost begs to be read aloud.""--Miami Herald

One of horror master and international bestselling author Clive Barker's classic early novels--the tale of a haunted house with many a dark secret, now available as a Harper Perennial Olive Edition.

Be careful what you wish for, it might just come true . . .

Mr. Hood's Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles where every whim may be satisfied. There is a price to be paid, of course, but young Harvey Swick, bored with his life and beguiled by Mr. Hood's wonders, does not consider the consequences. It is only when the house shows its darker face--when Harvey discovers the pitiful creatures that dwell in its shadows--that he comes to doubt Mr. Hood's generosity.

But the house and its mysterious architect will not release Harvey without a battle. Mr. Hood has plans for his young guest, a boy whose soul burns brighter than any he has encountered in ten centuries. . . .
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Imprint:   Harper Perennial
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 178mm,  Width: 112mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   181g
ISBN:   9780063413054
ISBN 10:   0063413051
Series:   Harper Perennial Olive Editions
Pages:   256
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Clive Barker is the bestselling author of twenty-two books, including the New York Times bestsellers Abarat; Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War; the Hellraiser and Candyman series, and The Thief of Always. He is also an acclaimed painter, film producer, and director. He lives in Southern California.

Reviews for Thief of Always: A Fable

""An impressive piece of storytelling."" -- Midweek ""Appropriate for all ages."" -- Rocky Mountain News ""Certain to satisfy anyone who just wants to take a fun little trip into one of Barker's worlds."" -- Virginia Pilot/Ledger Star ""Menacing demons, wondrous miracles, sinister magic, and vivid characters make Thief a compulsive, lightning-paced tales that almost begs to be read aloud."" -- Miami Herald ""Charming and pleasantly shuddery."" -- Washington Post Book World ""Barker...sets up his enchanted kingdom with plenty of wit and atmosphere."" -- Chicago Tribune ""A modern fable written with literary flare and storytelling-with-a-twist style that will entertain and enchant."" -- San Diego Union-Tribune ""In a tale that manages to be both cute and horrifying, bestselling novelist and screenwriter Barker puts the dark side back into childhood fantasy."" -- Publishers Weekly


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