Clive Barker

After a mysterious stranger promises to end his boredom with a trip to the magical Holiday House, ten-year-old Harvey learns that his fun has a high price

A Fable

The Thief of Always

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 . . .

Clara Gauthier

“I guess we do have one thing to thank Hood for.”

“We were children together," he said, taking hold of her hand. “At least for a little while." 

His face was reflected in the shattered mirrors of the vampire's eyes: two thieves in one head.

a little young for me but i still thoroughly enjoyed it. i was a little distracted by noticing just how many similarities this book has with coraline - if neil gaiman was not already outed as a shitty person i would be losing my mind (even more than i am right now). 

either way, it’s such a fun dark fantasy novel, and it really reminded me of guillermo del toro’s laberinto del fauno in vibes. lovely book thank u darius my coworker who is at least 40 years older than me for ur clive barker obsession and lending me ur copy. 

a little young for me but i still thoroughly enjoyed it. i was a little distracted by noticing just how many similarities this book has with coraline - if neil gaiman was not already outed as a shitty person i would be losing my mind (even more than i am right now). 

either way, it’s such a fun dark fantasy novel, and it really reminded me of guillermo del toro’s laberinto del fauno in vibes. lovely book thank u darius my coworker who is at least 40 years older than me for ur clive barker obsession and lending me ur copy. 

Christina Hufford

Mesmerizing book; I read it in one day. And the story, right up my alley! A ten year old boy gets whisked off to a fantasy world whose sugary sweet veneer steadily chips away to reveal a sour, foul underbelly. EXACTLY the kind of story I like -- beautifully written, suspenseful, and spooky. Perfect.

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...

A Freckled Bookwyrm

After a mysterious stranger promises to end his boredom with a trip to the magical Holiday House, ten-year-old Harvey learns that his fun has a high price.

The Thief of Always A Fable

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