The Thief of Always

Clive Barker

Jan 2014 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

The horror story your students have been asking you for! The only children’s story by the master of horror.

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 round of treats and seasons, where every childish 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 discover the consequences. It is only when the House shows its darker face – when Harvey discovers the pitiful creatures that dwell in its shadow – 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 ambitions for his new guest, for Harvey’s soul burns brighter than any soul he has encountered for a thousand years...

Ratings and reviews

I've read quite a few good books from my youth upto now in my adulthood & this is a book that I will always love & remember. It's an excellent read & it definitely makes you have emotions & feelings as you make your way through the story.

One of the first and only novels that I have read to the end. I don't tend to enjoy reading paperbacks as I have not got the attention span. This one however kept me interested. I first encountered this though as an audio book on 2 audio cassettes. This is how I fell in love with this story. Highly recommended.

i read this book when i was in middle school... i couldn't put it down, not for girls, friends family... i had places to go (classrooms, rincipal's offices, and lunch detention) and things to do (partys, chores, sleep), but i didn't care. i was lost in this story for 3 days and when it was over, i was a mess... I've been a fan of the author ever sonce. _009

About the author

Clive Barker is an internationally acclaimed writer of horror and science fiction stories.