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The Thief of Always
by Clive Barker
This book was really good and so not what I expected when I picked it up.
It's the story of Harvey Swick - a 10 year old who is so bored with his life he can hardly stand it. In the "Be careful what you wish for" category - along comes Rictus - an odd man who persuades Harvey to go with him to Mister Hood's Holiday House - where everyday is a perfect day. Every day has all 4 seasons and they get presents every night as each night ends with Christmas. The food is the best food ever and there is every toy and every costume you could want. Harvey is so happy!
This goes on for a few weeks and then Harvey starts to wonder about why Mr. Hood would do all this for children he has never met? Something fishy is going on - and not just with the big pond outside with the strange large fish in it.
It's the story of Harvey Swick - a 10 year old who is so bored with his life he can hardly stand it. In the "Be careful what you wish for" category - along comes Rictus - an odd man who persuades Harvey to go with him to Mister Hood's Holiday House - where everyday is a perfect day. Every day has all 4 seasons and they get presents every night as each night ends with Christmas. The food is the best food ever and there is every toy and every costume you could want. Harvey is so happy!
This goes on for a few weeks and then Harvey starts to wonder about why Mr. Hood would do all this for children he has never met? Something fishy is going on - and not just with the big pond outside with the strange large fish in it.