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Isis Paperback – September 1, 2009

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Part of: The Harrow Series (6 books)

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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 sea-cliffs. “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 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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September 1, 2009
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1593155409
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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.)
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About 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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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vanguard Press; 1st Trade Ed. edition (September 1, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 113 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1593155409
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1593155407
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 0.7 x 5.1 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #7,784,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #20,306 in Ghost Fiction
- #283,413 in American Literature (Books)

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I write mostly psychological suspense and supernatural tales. My whole life, I've been drawn to gothics, horror, supernatural, suspense, fantasy and pretty much anything that swept me off my feet, imagination-wise. Currently I'm working on screenplays, poetry, unfinished novels and stories.

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diosacarinosa

Isis, I loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2009

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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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Doc Redbat

Very Nicely Done!

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2016

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Another gem in the Harrows series, with great characters and setting as well as fast moving plot.

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steven gibson

"Wonderful Tale By Douglas Clegg"

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2015

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Douglas Clegg Does It Again. This Wonderful Novella Is Full Of Desire,Lust,and Even Death. What Would You Do To Bring Back a Dead Loved One,and What Price and Cost Would You Be Willing To Pay. Your Soul Maybe,and What Answer Might You Be Able To Give.A Beautiful Tale,Yet Filled With Madness,Love,and Sacrifice.And Does Iris Catherine Villiers Know and Have The Answers Within Her. Read This Wonderful and Touching Yet Heartbreaking Story and Uncover The Answers and Madness For Your Self."A Must Read."

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Leandra

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2016

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A little slower paced than Necromancer but overall worth the read.

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Marian Y Zorger

Awesome!

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2014

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I love the way Douglas Clegg writes. He has opened a hole new world for me. I can't wait for his next book to come out, so I can buy it. In my book he is up there with my favorite author Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Brian James Freeman. I can name more but not enough room.

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Media Man

Short but entertaining supernatural tale

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2010

[This review is based on an Advanced Reading Copy]

Isis by Douglas Clegg is essentially a short story about a young girl named Iris Villiers who seeks knowledge about local legends in order to bring the dead back to life. Iris and her family live an idyllic life near Cornwall, England. Their home is an old mansion called Belerion Hall which unfortunately is situated near the family tombs. The locals warn Iris that dark forces stir within the tombs and that they're best left alone. After a tragedy strikes, Iris delves into forbidden rituals in efforts to reverse the loss which has occurred. Here are my thoughts on Isis;

Pros

+ Beautifully hand drawn black and white illustrations accompanying the current scene. Cover art is also excellent.

+ Adult themed story

+ Cleverly depicted lessons about love and life

+ Bleak and eerie atmosphere

Cons

- A bit too short

- Predictable story

- Not really scary

While the story is short, the tone of it is set very well. The author does an excellent job at creating a bleak and gloomy atmosphere. It's also very clear that Iris' love knows no bound which is a key part of the story. Isis was an enjoyable story and worth spending an hour or two reading. Just don't expect it to last very long.

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Author Jerriann Law

beautiful little book

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2015

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beautiful little book, with lots of atmosphere and detail, loved the closeness of the girl with her brother, one of twins and the creepy ending was superb

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Robert "Dimndbangr" Hicks

This is how legends are made

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2009

Isis by Douglas Clegg is a very quick read at only 111 pages. It is the story of Iris and her twin brother, Harvey and Spence whom live with their mother and move to their grandfather's house. Their father is said to be off in the war and so he is never there and the mother has a nanny/tutor to help take care of the children. As the story progresses, tragedy strikes and Iris makes a decision, one that can only lead to madness. There are a couple of sub plots added to enhance the eerie feel of the setting such as the Maiden of Sorrow and other tales told by the Gardener.

The flow of the novella is smooth right to the end. Everything meshes together nicely making for an enjoyable read. The only thing added to break things up is the artwork which of course I had to take the time to admire. (The artwork can also be enjoyed at [...]. Just click on the Isis game).

Since this is only a novella, the pacing was rather quick and the back story is quickly set and everything moves from there. I was able to get through this in one sitting, but enjoyed every minute of it.

One thing that Mr. Clegg is great at is his characters. Each character has their own voice and depth. I was able to connect with each and every one of the characters. Even the side characters were unique in their own way and an integral part of the story, so much so that they felt just as important as the main characters.

Some criticisms

1. Well, only one and this is very minor, but I was hoping for a bit of a longer tale. To me a story that is only 111 pages long and has many illustrations, barely makes it a novella.

Some positives

1. As I mentioned before, Mr. Clegg knows characters and how to give them depth and believability. Also the character development was spot on.

2. When it comes to supernatural horror, you can do no better. There is a definite Lovecraft style to Mr. Clegg's stories except Mr. Clegg adds a more human element to his, greatly enhancing the style.

3. For as short of a story as it is, there was enough background information given about the characters and the surrounding area to give the book a multi dimension feel and yet not take from but add to the story itself.

Overall, even though I may wish for a longer book, Isis is a very well written and thorough supernatural horror novella. Of the declining horror genre and limited stories published, Mr. Clegg still shines with a blindingly bright beacon showing that horror fiction cannot be counted out yet. If you are looking for a quick horror read, I highly recommend this one. Fans of horror will not disappointed with this one at all.

-Dimndbangr

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Lee McIntosh

How Amazon actions your Visa card without my approval.

Reviewed in Australia on February 1, 2020

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I never ordered this book and can’t find any way to cancel it and be refunded. When I first joined Kindle events like this started to occur and I ended up cancelling my membership and moved to
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Littera

Ein gruselig schönes Juwel

Reviewed in Germany on June 12, 2010

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"Isis" von Douglas Clegg wurde zuerst im Jahre 2006 als limitierte Hardcover-Ausgabe veröffentlicht. Der überwältigende Erfolg des Werkes führte zu einer Neuauflage des Bestsellers von Cleggs wundervoller Horror-Novelle im Jahre 2009.

Die großartigen Illustrationen die speziell für diese Ausgabe von Glenn Chadbourne angefertigt worden sind, machen es möglich, noch tiefer in die Geschichte einzutauchen und auf diese Weise die Geschehnisse innerhalb der Handlung noch intensiver zu erleben.

Clegg entführt uns nach Cornwall und erzählt eine schauerliche Geschichte von geschwisterlicher Liebe, die in einem faszinierenden Finale gipfelt.

Eine Horrorgeschichte sollte ein Ende haben, welches noch lange nachklingt, an das man sich erinnert und das wirklich aufwühlt. Dieses Buch hat solch ein Ende.

Es ist ein tödliches, perfektes Juwel, welches sich da auf 113 Seiten entfaltet. Wenig Text scheint es auf den ersten Blick zu sein und natürlich könnte dieses Buch gerne einige hundert Seiten mehr haben, denn wenn man erst einmal mitten drin in der Handlung steckt, dann ist man begeistert und überwältigt von der besonderen Schönheit von Sprache und Inhalt. Die große Kunst von Douglas Clegg besteht darin, in dieser Novelle einen Schrecken und Horror zu entwickeln und zu beschreiben, der einfach erstaunlich und großartig ist.

Perfekt mit Ängsten spielend, angereichert mit Kinderreimen und Legenden entsteht eine subtile, tiefgreifende Furcht, welche lange nachhallt.

Ein zentrales Thema ist der ägyptische Mythos von Isis und Osiris. Der Autor interpretiert ihn in viktorianischer Kulisse neu und fügt all jene Elemente klassischer Horrorgeschichten bei, die dem Leser angenehme Gruselschauer über den Rücken laufen lassen.

Eine herausragende Erzählung in der Tradition Edgar Allan Poes, H.P. Lovecrafts und anderer Großmeister dieses Genres.

Fünf Sterne für ein wirklich lesenswertes kleines Buch, welches Freunde der Horrorliteratur keinesfalls enttäuschen wird.

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Elluna38

Four Stars

Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2015

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Good but sadly toooo short. Wish it was a bit longer. I finished it in 1 hour..

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