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The Damnation Game
Author: Clive Barker
Book Information
Publisher: Berkley
Book Type: Paperback
Rating: 11

ISBN-13: 9780425127933 - ISBN-10: 0425127931
Pages: 433

Book Description:
"I have seen the future of the horror genre, and his name is Clive Barker," Stephen King has written. Fortunately, this first novel (Barker has published short story collections) more than bears the weight of King's praise. Barker is a better writer than King, and his characters are just as interesting. Set in modern Britain, the story thrusts a flawed "innocent"parolee Marty Straussinto an epic conflict between wealthy Joseph Whitehead and Mamoulian the Cardplayer, a centuries-old creature with whom Whitehead had struck a bargain to obtain his wealth and power. Whitehead reneges, and the resulting struggle is played out primarily on his fortress-like estate. Barker's excellent writing makes the graphic, grotesque imagery endemic to current horror fiction very effective.

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Top Member Reviews

Lily C. (woesis) from LONG BEACH, CA wrote on 3/15/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

A fantastic and horrifying book, it is Clive Barker at his best. This book is not for the faint of heart, but fans of good horror will likely enjoy this book very much.


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Laura J. (AbbyTheTabby) from LOS ANGELES, CA wrote on 1/16/2006...


Pages excellent, some wear to cover.