Pocket book, 1997 while i planned on dedicating all of my vacation reading to getting through a number of sequels to series ive been reading the serendipitous discovery of cleggs neverland in the new fiction section at the library put that task off for a bit. Douglas clegg is the new york times bestselling author of dark fiction, including horror, gothic, fantasy, supernatural, and suspense thrillers. Douglas clegg is the author of more than 25 novels, including the hour before dark, isis, neverland, the childrens hour and many others. Pocket books published it in 1989, and goat dance was nominated for outstanding first novel by the horror writers association. Beau jacksons fear slowly mounts after his cousin sumter moore introduces. Children, gods, ghosts, friendships, betrayal, innocence and mysteries are all tangled up in a skillfully crafted narrative. His voice is extremely effective, having lulled me into the story with a sense of comfort. Neverland by douglas clegg and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Neverland book by douglas clegg 5 available editions. From douglas clegg, author of isis, comes a southern gothic tale of family secrets and games of innocence turned to darkness. Douglas clegg fans will welcome the reissue of his comingofage novel, neverland 1991, set in rural georgia. The vanguard press edition of douglas cleggs neverland originally published in 1991 by pocket bookslike 2009s reissue of isisfeatures haunting interior. Readers are introduced to sumter and beau who are probably the most detailed characters in the novel.
David morrell, new york times bestselling author of murder as a fine art. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Then one sunday afternoon, as i was leafing through a cardboard box at a car boot sale, i came across neverland. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. For years, the jackson family has vacationed at rowena wandigaux lees. This neverland is a very scary and dangerous place. Stories like robert mccammons boys life or stephen kings the body are period pieces clearly inspired by the authors childhood and the era they grew up in. Neverland book by douglas clegg 5 available editions half. Douglas clegg born april 1, 1958 is a horror and dark fantasy author, and a pioneer in the field of epublishing. In a neat little paragraph that is what we have for horror author douglas cleggs newest novel. Douglas cleggs neverland is an unforgettable novel that combines creeping horror and psychological suspense.
Douglas clegg is a master of fantasy and imagination. New york times bestselling and awardwinning author douglas clegg blends dark suspense and gothic horror in neverland, a novel of deadly. Douglas clegg books list of books by author douglas clegg. His short story collection,the machinery of night, won a shocker award, and his first collection, the nightmare chronicles, won both the bram stoker award and the international horror guild award. We do ask that you help us keep a high level of discourse by avoiding imageonly posts, blog spam, surveys, plugging your own unpublished or selfpublished fiction, and linking to fundraisers or items for sale. Neverland is the first book ive read by douglas clegg. He has seen more than 30 books published within a span of 25 years, as well as more than 40 short stories. Douglas preston, new york times bestselling author this is a powerful and thrilling tale, douglas cleggs best novel yet. Neverland by douglas clegg there is a fine tradition in the classic horror novel to tell the coming of age story. From douglas clegg, awardwinning and new york times bestselling author of the priest of blood and the hour before dark, comes a supernatural gothic thriller of family secrets and innocence turned to darkness. Clegg employs an easygoing firstperson narrative in neverland, with beau as our storyteller. Neverland a novel by douglas clegg bloody disgusting. Douglas clegg is a new york times best seller and the winner of the bram stoker award, the international horror guild award, and the shocker award.
For years, the jackson family has vacationed at rowena wandigaux lees o. This is a powerful and thrilling tale, douglas clegg s best novel yet. For years, the jackson family has vacationed at rowena wandigaux lees old victorian house on. For years, the jackson family has vacationed at rowena wandigaux lees old victorian house on gull island, a place of superstition and legend off the southern coast of the u. Undoubtedly neverland is one of the best books i have read and i highly recommend it. Clegg finished writing his first novel, goat dance, in 1987. The late 50s or 60s coming of age horror novel is almost a subgenre itself. Neverland 1991 read online free book by douglas clegg in.
I noticed that it was a us edition, and i later found out from cleggs website that it went out of. Jun 25, 2014 from douglas clegg, awardwinning and new york times bestselling author of the priest of blood and the hour before dark, comes a supernatural gothic thriller of family secrets and innocence turned to darkness. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Douglas clegg, author, glenn chadbourne, illustrator. Pocket also published his second, third, and fourth novels, breeder 1990, neverland 1991 and dark of the eye 1994. His short story collection, the machinery of night, won a shocker award, and his first collection, the nightmare chronicles, won both the bram stoker award and the international horror guild award. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read. I noticed that it was a us edition, and i later found. Pocket books published it in 1989, and goat dance was nominated for outstanding first. Sherrilyn kenyon from start to finish, neverland is a haunting and tragic masterpiece.
Douglas preston, new york times bestselling author of impact and with lincoln child of relic and gideons corpse. May 24, 2010 clegg employs an easygoing firstperson narrative in neverland, with beau as our storyteller. Neverland has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Buy a cheap copy of neverland book by douglas clegg.
The narrator does an amazing job with all of the characters. Whenever they go inside, sumpter, the cousin of the protagonist, performs strange acts like bringing a dead rabbit back to life or sacrificing a kitten to what he calls lucy. I fell in love with the characters, i weeped with them, i feared for them. Im douglas clegg, and ive written several novels, including this current trade paperback of neverland, and a book that came out not long ago called isis. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read neverland.
Douglas clegg, new york times bestselling and awardwinning author of thriller, suspense, fantasy and horror novels including the childrens hour, the hour before dark, and neverland. Visit douglas cleggs official website here order neverland from amazon. Neverland a novel douglas clegg by randee toelkes issuu. New york times bestselling and awardwinning author douglas clegg blends dark suspense and gothic horror in neverland, a novel of deadly secrets and. Mar 19, 2010 from douglas clegg, author of isis, comes a southern gothic tale of family secrets and games of innocence turned to darkness. The terrors that he puts on the page certainly rattle the cages. Gull island is where 10 year old, beaus family has vacationed every summer for years. Ever since i read cleggs novella purity, ive been on the lookout for him. The element of writing that stands out in this book is the amount of characterization that is involved. Neverland by douglas clegg this little book was quite a find. Apr, 2010 new york, ny prweb april, 2010 douglas clegg, new york times bestselling author and winner of the bram stoker award, the international horror guild award, and the shocker award, returns this april with neverland a vanguard press trade paperback original.
See all books authored by douglas clegg, including neverland, and nightmare house, and more on. Read neverland online by douglas clegg books free 30day. The novel is about two cousins doing things in secret in a shack they call neverland. For years, the jackson family has vacationed at rowena wandigaux lees old victorian house on gull island neverland. The style is, for the most part, matter of fact, but clegg manages to balance that element with the horrific things beau and his cousins experience in neverland. For years, the jackson family has vacationed at rowena wandigaux lees old victorian house on gull island, a place of superstition and legend off.
Neverland by douglas clegg booksamillion online book store. A supernatural thriller ebook written by douglas clegg. This was the first book ive read by douglas clegg, and i enjoyed it immensely. For years, the jackson family has vacationed at rowena wandigaux lees old victorian house on gull island, a place of superstition and legend off the southern coast.
Douglas clegg is the new york times bestselling author of isis, the priest of blood, afterlife, and the hour before dark, among other novels. Douglas preston, new york times bestselling author of impact. Book overview from douglas clegg, new york times bestselling author of isis, comes a southern gothic tale of family secrets and games of innocence turned to darkness. Neverland by douglas clegg published 410 304 pages synopsis from publisher. Isis, the priest of blood, afterlife and the hour before dark. In his introduction, bentley little explains why this southern gothic is his favori. One particular summer, young beau follows his cousin sumter into a hidden sha.
Cleggs first novel, goat dance, launched his career as a novelist. One particular summer, young beau follows his cousin sumter into a. Read neverland by douglas clegg for free with a 30 day free trial. But even then, beau recognized his cousins obsession with evil. This is a powerful and thrilling tale, douglas cleggs best novel yet. For as long as he can remember, beau and his family have summered on gull island, visiting with his grandma weenie and his mothers sisters family. This is the first book ive listened to by douglas clegg. Neverland by douglas clegg is a genuine comingofage horror novel one with a vibrant, overwhelming story and unforgettable characters. Douglas clegg born april 1, 1958 is a horror and dark fantasy author, and a pioneer in the. Neverland by douglas clegg overdrive rakuten overdrive. Hes also penned the bram stoker award and international horror guild awardwinning collection, the nightmare. New york, ny prweb april, 2010 douglas clegg, new york times bestselling author and winner of the bram stoker award, the international horror guild award, and the shocker award, returns this april with neverland a vanguard press trade paperback original. Neverland by douglas clegg and a great selection of related books.
Book one of the criminally insane series ebook written by douglas clegg. Mix in the sprinkles of history and stories of magic and slave tales, and you have a fine. Liu, new york times bestselling author from start to finish, neverland is a haunting and tragic masterpiece. Beau jackson and his cousin sumter were only six when they first met. Douglas clegg, new york times bestselling and awardwinning author of thriller, suspense, fantasy and horror novels including the childrens hour, the hour. Neverland by douglas clegg meet your next favorite book. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The story is told via first person from beaus point of view and douglas clegg captures the attitude of a 10 year old perfectly. Douglas clegg s neverland is an unforgettable novel that combines creeping horror and psychological suspense. Neverland is a masterpiece of dark suspense that will forever haunt your dreams. With neverland, douglas clegg has put together a haunting story that has two main focuses. Neverland ebook by douglas clegg 9780990464808 rakuten kobo.
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