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The Thief of Always by Clive Barker is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Thief of Always about?
<p>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.</p><p>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 . . .</p> <p>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.</p>
Who reads The Thief of Always?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Clive Barker
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Published
- 1992
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780060177249
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Children'S, Literary Fiction, Young Adult
- Rating
- 4.18 / 5 (286 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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