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The Child Thief

By: Brom
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
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In the vein of Gregory Maguire’s bestselling works, the award-winning artist Brom takes us on a haunting look at the true world of Peter Pan, in his first full-length novel. From modern day New York to the dying land of Faerie, The Child Thief reveals the world of Peter Pan through the eyes of an insecure runaway who is seduced by Peter’s charm. But any dreams of a fairy wonderland are quickly replaced by the reality of life and death survival as Peter’s recruits are forced into a lethal battle in which the line between good and evil is blurred.

©2010 Brom (P)2010 HarperCollins Publishers Contemporary Fairy Tales Fantasy Horror Paranormal Paranormal & Urban Supernatural Thriller & Suspense Urban Fiction Magic
Dark Reimagining • Complex Characters • Excellent Voice Acting • Captivating Storytelling • Twisted Mythology
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most of Broms books seem to follow the same plot structure but that in no way means they are dull and boring. the child thief, krampus, and old gods do a great job of mixing together myths and legends into a new story while giving you points of reference. it gives you a way to get inside and fully understand the world that these myths embody. I'm not a smart man and ive got no gift for words but I'm trying....a little.
The child thief amd krampus were great books all around but old God's was by far my fav. try them out and I'm sure you will see what I was trying to vocalize.... especially about the plots

a beautiful entry but far from his best

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I lost myself reading this book back in 2010 and was glad to find it in audio book form. It's an amazing book and well worth a credit.
At first I wasn't sure about the narrator the sample was a poorly chosen exert to say the least but once you get into the book itself and away from the prologue he really shines.

Excellent

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I loved this from start to finish. Characters are fascinating, plot is well thought out, settings are described beautifully and the entire book is written with style. I really enjoyed the research presented at the end of the book as well. Brom is brilliant and Kirby is one of the most impressive performers I’ve experienced on audible.

Fantastic

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The theatrical presentation is great! Heyborne sucks you in with a wide spectrum of voices for many characters. The story is very good and has a broad array of characters and their shortcomings.

what a great performance!

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It was well written, very real not holding back any reality from situations and the realistic characters that frustrate you and keep you interested and absorbed into the storyline and characters.

Great Twist on Peter Pan.

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it was good. more gory than i expected. the narrator was awesome until he started his screaming voice for any tense situation/if the character was yelling in the book. It was like nails on a chalk board. made me want to punch him in the face every time. I get that a character is yelling without the narrator actually yelling/screeching in my speakers. Took me out of the book every time which is a bummer when you're into a book to be distracted by the narrator's voice... but the story was so addicting i kept listening, and the narrator awesome in every other respect.

grusome. narrator is annoying with this screaming.

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Would you listen to The Child Thief again? Why?

This is one of my favorite books. I read this at least once a year and now with Audible more than that.

What did you like best about this story?

Brom's detail. He is so descriptive without going to far.

Which scene was your favorite?

Sekeu training the Devils.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Imagination is Deadly

Any additional comments?

I love this book and the narrator was on point!

Amazin

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The author did a WONDERFUL job forming all of the legend and folklore found in this story. I have always loved the darker concept of Peter Pan, but this Peter, by far, takes the cake.

My favorite part about it would have to be how everything is described- perfect enough to create pictures in your head as if all of these events happened right before your eyes. I almost cringe and some of the more disturbing parts because of how well I could picture it.

I am not really a reader , so I am very glad to have found this book in audio form - with a very good performer / reader I might add - My fiancee and good friend where just raving about how good it is. I defiantly see why now! I recommend this book to any one who loves the darker side of Peter Pan or to anyone that loves a good haunting fantasy!

This made my top 5 in a heartbeat.

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Loved this story. Brom is the author of one of my top favorite stories (Lost Gods)... did not disappoint with this every adult version of peter pan. Will most likely listen to it again!

Must read!

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Another great one from Brom that I will definitely have to listen to a second time… highly highly recommend

Wow

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