The Thief of Always: Fable, a

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"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 perennial bestseller Clive Barker’s earliest novels—the tale of a haunted house with many a dark secret. Mr. Hood's Holiday House has stood for a thousand years, welcoming countless children into its embrace. It is a place of miracles 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 its darker face—when Harvey discovers the pitiful creatures that dwell in its shadows—that he comes to doubt Mr. Hood's philanthropy. But the house and its mysterious architect are not about to release their captive without a battle. Mr. Hood has ambitions for his new guest, for Harvey's soul burns brighter than any he has encountered in ten centuries . . .

Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN-13

9780061684265

Publisher

Harper Perennial

Published

November 11, 2008

Pages

288

Weight

7.4 oz

Subject

Fiction