Now from the publishers of Harry Potter you can pre-order a brilliant new book called Mr Creecher by Chris Priestley. Each rare first edition has been signed, lined, dated and doodled – at the author’s home!
The story is about Billy a street urchin, pickpocket and petty thief. And Mister Creecher is a monstrous giant of a man who terrifies all he meets. Their relationship begins as pure convenience. But a bond swiftly develops between these two misfits as their bloody journey takes them ever northwards on the trail of their target ...Victor Frankenstein. Friendship, trust and betrayal combine to form a dangerous liaison in this moving and frightening new book from Chris Priestley.
Review
'A brilliant counterpoint to Frankenstein, compellingly written. Chris Priestley goes from strength to strength.'
--Chris Riddell
`A dark, moving, creepy, funny tale about the making of a famous monster...only not the one you think it'll be. Splendid gothic stuff.' --Kim Newman, author of Nightmare Movies
`Priestley once again hits the mark, and readers may well have to resort to sal volatile before reaching the story's climax'
--The Bookseller
Product Description
Billy is a street urchin, pickpocket and petty thief. Mister Creecher is a monstrous giant of a man who terrifies all he meets. Their relationship begins as pure convenience. But a bond swiftly develops between these two misfits as their bloody journey takes them ever northwards on the trail of their target ...Victor Frankenstein. Friendship, trust and betrayal combine to form a dangerous liaison in this moving and frightening new book from Chris Priestley.
About the Author
Chris Priestley lives in Cambridge with his wife and son. His novels are brilliantly original additions to a long-loved tradition of horror stories by authors such as M.R. James and Edgar Allan Poe. Chris has been shortlisted for a variety of prestigious children's book awards and will also write one of the World Book Day books in 2011.
Product details
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First Edition First Printing
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Hardcover: 400 pages
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (3 Oct 2011)
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Language English
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ISBN-10: 1408811049
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ISBN-13: 978-1408811047
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Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13 x 4.2 cm
