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More copies of this ISBN:The Thief of Alwaysby Clive Barker
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Mr. Hood's Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles, a blissful rounds of treats and seasons, where every childhood 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 stop to consider the consequences. It is only when the House shows it's darker face — when Harvey discovers the pitiful creatures that dwell in its shadows — that he comes to doubt Mr. Hood's philanthropy. The House and its mysterious architect are not about to release their captive without a battle, however. Mr. Hood has ambitious for his new guest, for Harvey's soul burns brighter than any soul he has encountered in a thousand years... Review:"Barker masterfully embroiders this fantasy world with a mounting number of grim, even gruesome details in a tale that manages to be both cute and horrifying." Publishers Weekly Review:"Spellbinding." Atlanta Journal Review:"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 Review:"Taut pacing and sound structure....None of Clive Barker's admirers are likely to go away disappointed." New York Newsday Review:"The House is a splendid conceit, but Harvey (Barker's first child hero) is as real as a Norman Rockwell kid, and the studiously simple narration — leached of Barker's usual X-rated, riotous imagery — lacks spirit." Kirkus Reviews About the AuthorClive Barker is the internationally bestselling author of more than twenty books for adults and children. He is also a widely acclaimed artist, film producer, screenwriter, and director. He lives with his partner, the renowned photographer David Armstrong, in Beverly Hills. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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