- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Corgi; New edition edition (24 Jun 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0552139718
- ISBN-13: 978-0552139717
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.6 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,935,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Jack writes works of dark and tortured fantasy, but despite his celebrity status he is a lonely man, until he meets Gail. When news arrives of a death in his family, Jack is forced to return to the horror and a startling revelation. The author also wrote "Stitch" and "Toady".
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is a well-written, intriguing ghost story in which a writer has to confront the demons of his past only to find out how intrusive they really are in his present. This is a tautly written, descriptive story with a well-developed protagonist, and a plot that moves the reader easily along to its shocking finale.
Jack Stone is a man in his early thirties. He is a successful writer living in London, England. He is in love with his beautiful girlfriend, Gail. All seems to be right with his world. Still, Jack always seems to be battling some inner demons. He grew up in the English countryside near the small town of Beckford and has not been back home, since he ran away at the age of eighteen, fleeing an abusive father and an unhappy childhood. When his aunt notifies him that his father has died, Jack goes home, the prodigal son returning to pay his final respects.
When he returns to his childhood home, he finds that all is not as it should be. There are supernatural manifestations. Moreover, the town bully who tormented Jack during his childhood is looking to pick up where he left off, only he has a new partner in crime. Jack confronts the real and the spectral terrors that await him, in an effort to find healing, only to find that some things are just not what they seem.
Those who enjoy ghost stories will find much to like about the book. While the ending came as a total surprise, the social implications of the unexpected twist to the tale are shocking, to say the least. While this book is an intriguing one, overall, the ending was not of the same quality as the rest of the book. Still, those who like ghost stories will definitely derive some enjoyment from reading this book.
Jack Stone is a man in his early thirties. He is a successful writer living in London, England. He is in love with his beautiful girlfriend, Gail. All seems to be right with his world. Still, Jack always seems to be battling some inner demons. He grew up in the English countryside near the small town of Beckford and has not been back home, since he ran away at the age of eighteen, fleeing an abusive father and an unhappy childhood. When his aunt notifies him that his father has died, Jack goes home, the prodigal son returning to pay his final respects.
When he returns to his childhood home, he finds that all is not as it should be. There are supernatural manifestations. Moreover, the town bully who tormented Jack during his childhood is looking to pick up where he left off, only he has a new partner in crime. Jack confronts the real and the spectral terrors that await him, in an effort to find healing, only to find that some things are just not what they seem.
Those who enjoy ghost stories will find much to like about the book. While the ending came as a total surprise, the social implications of the unexpected twist to the tale are shocking, to say the least. While this book is an intriguing one, overall, the ending was not of the same quality as the rest of the book. Still, those who like ghost stories will definitely derive some enjoyment from reading this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Just the sort of thing you need to read sometimes. This is well written, and whilst not completely frightening - I find it hard these days - certainly surprising. Strong characters, with depth to them. Would recommend.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I really enjoy the way Morris writes (having read 'Toady' and 'Mr Bad Face') and this book was no exception. He cleverly makes you care about one of the characters in this book and feel compassion and horror like the other one.
He succeeded in horrifying me on the simplest level without the need for blood and gore.
It was one of those books that you just have to keep reading even though you're shattered and know you need to sleep, just to find out what happens. However that said, I personally felt the ending, although an interesting idea, wasn't either what I wanted or felt was feasible.
Don't let that put you off though, it's well worth reading.
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Genuinely engaging horror
Mark Morris is one of those writers in whose work a deep love of the genre comes across loud and clear. You can sense his energy and enthusiasm when you read his stories. Read more
Published on 4 April 2008 by L. Niblock
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STARBURST: "Fast gaining reputation as the most stunning original dark fantasist working in Britain today. Read more
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