The Woods [NOOK Book]

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Overview

Award-winning science fiction and fantasy author Stephen Leigh offers us a dark urban fantasy novel where the borders between reality and fantasy are blurred and difficult to see. Here, the wild and romanticized dreamscape of youth intersects the gray, adult world beyond.

Rob Mullins and Mark Dyson are fast friends, growing up in a neighborhood surrounded by a forest. The boys have spent their childhood among the green pathways of the woods playing as pirates, knights, and adventurers. They believe nothing can ever alter the bond between them. But adolescence wields a compulsive snare, and fantasy can no longer hold back reality. Rob’s parents are ...
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Overview

Award-winning science fiction and fantasy author Stephen Leigh offers us a dark urban fantasy novel where the borders between reality and fantasy are blurred and difficult to see. Here, the wild and romanticized dreamscape of youth intersects the gray, adult world beyond.

Rob Mullins and Mark Dyson are fast friends, growing up in a neighborhood surrounded by a forest. The boys have spent their childhood among the green pathways of the woods playing as pirates, knights, and adventurers. They believe nothing can ever alter the bond between them. But adolescence wields a compulsive snare, and fantasy can no longer hold back reality. Rob’s parents are preparing to move, threatening to tear Rob away from everything he has known, while Mark’s father JD has become increasingly abusive and harsh. Rob’s familiar world and his friendship with Mark are both unraveling.

But the pretense of magic remains. Mark, through a startling sacrifice, appears to call into existence a young girl of the same age: Sheila. Her fey, magical, and erotic presence shatters the last remnants of Mark and Rob’s childhood.

THE WOODS is a strong, riveting, and frank exploration of young adulthood that reminds us that every wish and desire bears its own price.

Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940012347428
  • Publisher: Stephen Leigh
  • Publication date: 3/29/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 934,348
  • File size: 564 KB

Meet the Author

Stephen Leigh is the author of over 25 science fiction and fantasy novels and over 40 short stories. His work has won awards and been on best-seller lists within the genre. He's been a frequent contributor to the WLD CARDS series of books, edited by George RR Martin. He teaches Creative Writing at a local university.

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  • Posted April 13, 2011

    Good read...

    An enthralling story set in Cincinnati suburbs and the woods, which surrounds the houses. Taps into the magical qualities of a child's imagination with an interesting use of magical realism. Well worth the price and time.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 26, 2011

    A great story by a terrific writer

    This is a marvelous story, with elements of dark fantasy that establish it firmly in the genre, but with hints as well of the nostalgic coming of age novels of John Knowles and James Kirkwood. It is gripping, moving, and ultimately deeply thought-provoking. It is a fairly short novel -- 60,000 words or so -- and it is a quick read. But I guarantee you, it will be the best $3.99 you spend this summer.

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