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Child of Darkness Hardcover – Large Print, May 17, 2005

by V. C. Andrews (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 215 ratings
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Book 3 in The Gemini Series

A New York Times Bestselling Author

As a child, she was Baby Celeste, the one thing that kept her mother in touch with reality. But now her mother is in an institution, and sixteen-year-old Celeste has been adopted by a wealthy couple. She has everything a girl could desire: designer clothes, luxury cars, even a handsome boyfriend. But her indulgence may come at a steep price - because the secrets hidden within her new family are too dangerous to keep under wraps.

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  1. Book 3 of 3
    Gemini
  2. Print length
    552 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Thorndike Press
  5. Publication date
    May 17, 2005
  6. Dimensions
    5.75 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0786266813
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0786266814
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thorndike Press; 1st edition (May 17, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 552 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786266813
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786266814
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.48 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 215 ratings

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V. C. Andrews

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One of the most popular authors of all time, V.C. Andrews has been a bestselling phenomenon since the publication of her spellbinding classic Flowers in the Attic. That blockbuster novel began her renowned Dollanganger family saga, which includes Petals on the Wind, If There Be Thorns, Seeds of Yesterday, and Garden of Shadows. Since then, readers have been captivated by more than fifty novels in V.C. Andrews' bestselling series. The thrilling new series featuring the March family continues with Scattered Leaves, forthcoming from Pocket Books. V.C. Andrews' novels have sold more than one hundred million copies and have been translated into sixteen foreign languages.

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D. FOXWORTH
5.0 out of 5 stars WORTH THE READ FOR THE SHOCKING ENDING!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2005
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Well, Andrew. Neiderman has done it again. Another fine V. C. Andrews book!

I have to admit, that for part of the book, I was perplexed. I wondered what this had to do with the Atwell family. Where was (big) Celeste? What was happening at the Atwell farm? Then, as Celeste's guardian family (especially Ami) got more weird and more threatening, I understood the reasoning behind this story. After all, Mama was dead and (big) Celeste was mentally ill and in a home. Where else could the story go? We needed to examing (little) Celeste's strange journey home. The ending left me breathless and excited to write this review.

Okay, I've never seen a series that more cries out for BOTH a prequel and a sequel. Let's see a prequel that tells us how Mama got so weird. Let's see a sequel to see how Celeste adapts to life on the Atwell farm, how she and (big) Celeste, and does Noble's spirit form ever return?

One thing done exceptionally well in the series by Mr. Neiderman was the "spiritual" and "physic" storyline. Did Mama and eventually (little) Celeste really communicate with spirits? Or were they just wacko? And will we ever know?

While I wait for APRIL SHOWERS, I seriously ask Mr. Neiderman and Pocket Books to think about providing us with that much needed prequel and sequel to this, the GEMINI series. I know I would buy it and I am sure millions of VCA fans would too! And another thing, why not a book about Basil, Wade, and Ami? These freaks deserve to have their story told too! Maybe a stand-alone book like MY SWEET AUDRINA.

Bravo for a fine job done!
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Thelma biggs
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021
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I bought them for my granddaughter and she loves them.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another great read..
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018
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I do love how the events all fell into place. It seems aa though it ended to quickly. I was hoping for one more book. But still a great tead!
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JSA
5.0 out of 5 stars Child of Darkness:
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2014
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This was one of the best that I have read. Can anyone tell me if there was a sequil to this book? I can't help but wonder if she too became pregnant by her so called step grandfather.
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L.Henchey
3.0 out of 5 stars Honestly it got a little boring and ended abruptly
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2014
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I guess I expected more from the last book. Honestly it got a little boring and ended abruptly. I would have liked to see a little more!
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sloanoverlock
5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of twists and turns. A lot of ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2016
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A lot of twists and turns. A lot of questions, a lot of you trying to guess what's happening and guessing incorrectly. Couldn't put this book down!
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Sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars child of darkness
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2012
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I could not put this book down when I started to read it. It was good, good, good. I recommend it to everyone that likes to read.
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Lisa Hodge
5.0 out of 5 stars V.C.Andrews is an amazing writer. She keeps you on the edge of your seat through all her stories...
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2022
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So far I've enjoyed every V.C.Andrews book I've read...
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Joyce Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2019
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michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2021
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good book got it fast. Good seller
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The Crafty Kitten
4.0 out of 5 stars Read in one sitting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2019
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An interesting end to an unusual trilogy. Picked the first book up in a thrift store, glad I finished the series.
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len
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good reading. And great to get it so fast
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2015
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Very good reading.And great to get it so fast.
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