Description
When a mysterious stranger offers ten-year-old Harvey an escape from his mundane life, he finds himself transported to the magical Holiday House—a place where every day brings new wonders and endless entertainment. What begins as a dream come true quickly reveals itself to be something far more sinister, as Harvey discovers that the house's enchantments come with a terrible price. Trapped in a timeless realm where the rules of reality no longer apply, Harvey must uncover the dark secrets behind the Holiday House and find a way to escape before he loses himself entirely. Clive Barker's haunting tale masterfully blends childhood wonder with creeping dread, exploring themes of innocence lost and the dangers of unchecked desire. This darkly imaginative novella stands as a testament to Barker's ability to transform familiar settings into landscapes of psychological terror.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins
Published Jan 1, 1992
225 pages
ISBN: 0060177241
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Details
First Published
1992
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Thief of Always by Clive Barker.