The Captive: The Orphan, The Captive, And The Beast (Digital Original) (The Book of the Beast)
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- Synopsis
- A shapeshifter&’s love for a human sends him on a dangerous journey in the second entry of this science fiction trilogy for fans of Ray Bradbury and Clifford D. Simak. The shapeshifting beast has grown and is now on his third human form: Barry Golden, a handsome young man in love. Unfortunately, Barry has fallen for a married woman whose husband isn&’t about to let her go. Instead, he attempts to take Barry&’s life, forcing the critically wounded man to transform into the beast and flee to the woods for his safety. As time passes, the injured beast discovers he can summon other creatures with his mind. At first small animals, then two humans. With their aid, he acquires a safe place to heal . . . until his mind control slips. The beast is captured and displayed as the star of a sideshow. Now caged and heavily guarded, he fears he will never escape. But perhaps there is one last chance to be free . . .Praise for Robert Stallman &“Stallman reminds me of Ray Bradbury . . . A big talent.&” —Peter Straub, coauthor of The Talisman &“An exciting blend of love and violence, of sensitivity and savagery.&” —Fritz Leiber, author of Swords and Deviltry &“The Orphan is frank, violent, and at times erotic in jarring, unexpected ways. The bottom line? Highly recommended.&” —Black Gate
- Copyright:
- 1981
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 238 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781504076906
- Publisher:
- Open Road Media
- Date of Addition:
- 07/08/23
- Copyrighted By:
- the Estate of Robert Stallman
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.