The Child Thief

Brom

Nov 2010 · HarperAudio · Narrated by Kirby Heyborne

About this audiobook

The acclaimed artist Brom brilliantly displays his multiple extraordinary talents in The Child Thief—a spellbinding re-imagining of the beloved Peter Pan story that carries readers through the perilous mist separating our world from the realm of Faerie. As Gregory Maguire did with his New York Times bestselling Wicked novels, Brom takes a classic children’s tale and turns it inside-out, painting a Neverland that, like Maguire’s Oz, is darker, richer, more complex than innocent world J.M. Barrie originally conceived. An ingeniously executed literary feat, illustrated with Brom’s sumptuous artwork, The Child Thief is contemporary fantasy at its finest—casting Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, even Captain Hook and his crew in a breathtaking new light.

Ratings and reviews

I loved this dark fairy tale and the depiction of Peter Pan and his lost boys. I really enjoyed this gory twist of events that happened throughout this book. The narrator did a really good job with differentiating from characters and making their personalities known. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to dive into a dark rendition of Peter Pan.

One of my absolute favorites! I have the physical book and also purchased the audiobook! The dark and sinister side of such a childish tale is so captivating, and the way the audio book is read was just so perfect. This is definitely one I listen to at work every couple of months. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

What a wonderful ride! So well written. It kept my full attention and it left me wanting more. I love Broms books and his style. Here's hoping for another!

About the author

Over the past few decades, Brom has lent his distinctive vision to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games to comics and film. He is the author of The Child Thief and the award-winning illustrated horror novels The Plucker and The Devil's Rose. Brom is currently kept in a dank cellar somewhere just outside of Seattle.