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Overview

New York Times bestselling author Douglas Clegg brings us Isis, a beautifully illustrated, unforgettable novella that is sure to become a classic tale of the supernatural. If you lost someone you loved, what would you pay to bring them back from the dead?........ Old Marsh, the gardener at Belerion Hall, warned the Villiers girl about the old ruins along the seacliffs. "Never go in, miss. Never say a prayer at its door. If you are angry, do not seek revenge by the Laughing Maiden stone, or at the threshold of the Tombs. There be those who listen for oaths and vows.... What may be said in innocence and ire becomes flesh and blood in such places." She was born Iris Catherine Villiers. She became Isis. From childhood until
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New York Times bestselling author Douglas Clegg brings us Isis, a beautifully illustrated, unforgettable novella that is sure to become a classic tale of the supernatural. If you lost someone you loved, what would you pay to bring them back from the dead?........ Old Marsh, the gardener at Belerion Hall, warned the Villiers girl about the old ruins along the seacliffs. "Never go in, miss. Never say a prayer at its door. If you are angry, do not seek revenge by the Laughing Maiden stone, or at the threshold of the Tombs. There be those who listen for oaths and vows.... What may be said in innocence and ire becomes flesh and blood in such places." She was born Iris Catherine Villiers. She became Isis. From childhood until her sixteenth year, Iris Villiers wandered the stone-hedged gardens and the steep cliffs along the coast of Cornwall near her ancestral home. Surrounded by the stern judgments of her grandfather-the Gray Minister-and the taunts of her cruel governess, Iris finds solace in her beloved older brother who has always protected her. But when a tragic accident occurs from the ledge of an open window, Iris discovers that she possesses the ability to speak to the dead... Be careful what you wish for ...it just may find you.

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First published as a limited hardcover, which PW called a “triumph,” this reissue of bestseller Clegg's thriller novella features illustrations especially commissioned for this edition by Glenn Chadbourne. Set in Cornwall, this eerie tale of sibling love gone awry builds to a gripping finale. (Oct.)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781593155407
  • Publisher: Vanguard Press
  • Publication date: 9/29/2009
  • Pages: 128
  • Sales rank: 497,084
  • Product dimensions: 5.30 (w) x 7.70 (h) x 0.70 (d)

Meet the Author

Douglas Clegg is the New York Times bestselling author of The Priest of Blood, Afterlife, and The Hour Before Dark, among other novels. 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. He lives with his husband, Raul, in New England, with a small menagerie of rescued animals.

Visit Douglas Clegg at www.DouglasClegg.

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  • Posted September 23, 2010

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    Awesome

    I won this book in a contest.

    Isis is the first work I've ever read by Douglas Clegg and I have to wonder why it took me so long. Isis is a classic style horror story, part darkness, death and depression, and part fairy tale. Gorgeously written it's the tale of Iris Villiers, a girl who grew up wandering a land haunted by ghosts and legends, who by all means should have known better than to breach the veil between the living and the dead.

    Short (about 100 pages) Isis is full of barely restrained raw emotions, sadness and love. Also peppered between Clegg's stunning style are illustrations that match the tone of the book with their classic fairy tale style and simple black and white morbidity.

    It's hard to review such a short tale without ruining the plot, so I'll leave it at this: Isis is not to be missed, a haunting tale that crosses genres and trends and is sure to be just as appealing years from now.

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  • Posted January 29, 2010

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    This is a prequel of Douglas Clegg's HARROW books, which I didn't realize until after I read the book. ISIS is a novella, being only 113 pages long, but it's quite amazing.

    It is the story of Iris and her brother, Harvey. They grow up together in a very dysfunctional family - before there were even any such things as dysfunctional families. Iris's father takes off; her mother is depressed and is an alcoholic. She has an older brother who she never sees and twin brothers. One is very selfish and the other is very kind, and that one is Harvey.

    Iris and Harvey are fascinated with the Egyptian myth of Isis and Osiris. The story is a take off of that. When Harvey dies saving Iris, she defies all to get him back.

    I enjoyed this short book but have to admit that I needed to read it during the day because it scared me. It doesn't have much gore or violence, but the way it is written is much scarier. I highly recommend this short slip of a book.

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  • Posted December 7, 2009

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    Not what I had hoped for

    I read the other reviews and was all excited about this book. In fact I had intended to buy several of Mr. Clegg's books once I got to the bookstore. Much to my disappointment this was the only book of his there. For some reason I had expected a book more substantial in size - as in page numbers. Of course this was a quick read as several said - it was not even 100 pages if I recall. It took me about 45 min to read. It was something that possibly could have been published in a magazine. For that short a "Story"- not book - it was ok. It was not haunting or anything like the other reviews had said. It was a bit touching. I wished the story had been developed further into a true book.

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  • Posted October 18, 2009

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    Best Story I've Read in Ages

    I read the entire book in one sitting in complete silence. I read a lot; at least 2 or 3 books a week, but I can't remember the last time I read such a well written, lovely, horrible, sweet, sad, terrifying book. I found all of these things and more in Isis. The illustrations were beautiful as well. I will keep it in an honored place on my bookshelf.

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  • Posted October 1, 2009

    Isis, I loved it!

    I was really excited when I found out that Douglas Clegg was writing a book about Isis. I wanted to know more about her character. This book is incredible. The illustrations are haunting and beautiful. The story itself is fascinating and sends just the right amount of chills up your spine. I'm very interested in world mythology, so I really liked seeing the Egyptian myth about Isis and Osiris worked into the storyline. Douglas certainly knows how to describe everything so you feel as if you are there inside the story. I'm sure that just like me you'll read it in one sitting. This is definitely a great book to read to older children by the campfire or even make it a tradition to read together every Halloween. Pick up a copy, you won't be disappointed.

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  • Posted September 29, 2009

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    Classic Horror with a Twist

    If you love the classic horror tales of old this is the book for you! It reminds me of Poe in many ways. It is beautifully written and full of the irony that good horror always has.
    A young girl makes a wish to bring back her beloved brother and her wish is granted. Though that may seem like a happy ending, Clegg doesn't rely on the predictable to complete his tale, which I really love. The book is appropriate for younger readers, those who would appreciate Poe or maybe even Twilight Zone. It's a novella and can easily be read in a couple of hours.

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