The Child Thief by Brom6/29/2023 The children (and they are children) swear, maim and kill and they are tortured and killed in gory detail. It is harsh, sadistic and at times over the top. It is NOT the story of Peter Pan from your childhood. Peter believes the only way to save his world is to amass an army of children called the “Devils” to fight for the land he loves.Ī little disclaimer: This story is NOT for children. Peter is dedicated to saving this world, his paradise, and the Lady that lives there. However, as these children follow Peter they find that this paradise he promises is really a terrifying wilderness filled with things from your worst nightmares.Īs time progresses, the children learn that this world, the world of Avalon, is slowly dying. Peter waits until the opportune moment to reveal himself, knowing that at that time the children are most likely to follow him into the “paradise” he promises. Peter finds the desperate children, the ones grasping for any sense of light in a dark world. I thought to myself, “That looks like Peter Pan!” and lo and behold, it IS Peter Pan! Kind of…īased in our modern world, Peter searches for children needing an escape from their brutal lives. I was immediately intrigued and drawn in by the illustration on the cover. I first saw this book showcased on the shelf when I was working at Barnes & Noble. Recommended For: Readers looking for a dark new perspective on a childhood tale, fans of having your heart ripped to pieces. Genre: Young Adult, Horror, Magic, Paranormal, Retelling Publishing Information: Augby Harper Voyager
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