While fighting for his life he discovers something far more terrifying than those in charge of the operation the terrible power of the jonah. A fulltime writer, he also designed his own book covers and publicity. His father, herbert herbert, used to work as a stall holder in the brick lane market in london. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sent to a small coastal town to investigate drug smuggling, kelso stumbles onto a dangerous organisation and suddenly, more than just his life is at stake. He is james herbert has been a permanent feature of the bestsellers lists since the rats was first published in 1974. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Shrine novel shrine 1983 is a horror novel by english writer james herbert, exploring themes of religious ecstasy, mass hysteria, demonic possession, faith healing and catholicism. His more than 20 novels have sold more than 48 million copies worldwide, and are available in 33 languages. James herbert the jonah james herbert, horror books. Jonah, the by herbert, james a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The jonah horror book covers, james herbert, horror books. And learns, in the most horrifying way, that it can destroy him as well as others. But he never knew what it was, or when it would strike next.
Through torture and drugs he discovers the terrifying secret of the jonah and learns, in the most horrifying way, that it can destroy him as well as others. While fighting for his life he discovers something far more terrifying than those in charge of the operation the terrible power of. Sent to a small coastal town to investigate drug smuggling, kelso soon found his lifeand his sanityin great danger. James herbert the jonah new english library, 1981 the shadow of his past was always with him. James herbert was britains number one bestselling writer a position he held ever since publication of his first novel and one of the worlds top writers of thriller. About the author, james herbert james herbert is a bestselling horror writer whose titles include the dark, domain, haunted, lair, moon, the rats, the secret of crickley hall, and sepulchre. The premise of the novel is intriguing a decent cop who, through no fault of his own, brings misfortune to those around him. This would include dyslexia, ms, mnd, a visual impairment or brain. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the jonah. He was born as james john herbert in london on april 8, 1943, and died on march 20, 20.
The jonah by james herbert 2012, paperback for sale. The jinxed hero is soon given a beautiful female partner. See more ideas about james herbert, horror books and my books. Through torture and drugs he discovers the terrifying secret of the jonah. The jonah by james herbert overdrive rakuten overdrive. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The jonah is a detective story with a touch of the supernatural. Author herbert received his school education from a catholic school known as our lady of the assumption, located in bethnal green. Born in london in the forties, james herbert was art director of an advertising agency before turning to writing fiction in 1975.
Herbert became inspired to write the rats in early 1972, whilst watching tod brownings dracula. The jonah by james herbert 2000, hardcover for sale. Sent to a small coastal town to investigate drugs smuggling, kelso stumbles onto a dangerous organization and suddenly, more than just his life is. Jim kelso is a detective with the drugs squad in london.
James herbert is an incredible author with a real knack for storytelling in the first person. See all books authored by james herbert, including the fog, and the dark, and more on thriftbooks. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Books by james herbert 9 books calibre audio library. The jonah by herbert, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Through torture and drugs he discovers the terrifying secret of the the jonah. Taking jobs seriously by herbert, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles.
He manages to convey a depth of emotion i rarely find in a book. The jonah the dark is a 1980 horror novel by james herbert. Feb 20, 20 the jonah james herbert the jonah released. The story is about alice pagett, a deafmute child whos cured one night when she runs to an oak tree behind st. With the jonah, james herbert has taken a big step forward from his previous work, though this is not saying that the novel is a classic, by any means. He wrote two more sequels in the series after this. Dont get me wrong, i connect very easily on an emotional level hence the many tears that often flow, but fluke gets to me in a totally different way. Reading it now i found as i went along that i could still remember much of it, certain passages had stuck in my head. James herbert crafts an interesting novel about a cop that is considered a jonah i. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.
Lair is a 1979 science fiction horror novel by james herbert, the first sequel to his debut the rats and sixth book overall. Author herbert received his school education from a catholic school known as. The jonah james herbert i read this when it was originally published and when i checked on the date, i discovered it was almost thirty years ago wow, where does the time go. The jonah by james herbert 1981, paperback for sale. James john herbert, obe 8 april 1943 20 march 20 was an english horror writer. Moving slightly away from his previous splatterpunk and down right gritty horror subject matters, this well written and intriguing tale delivers a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Calibre audio brings the pleasure of reading to anyone who struggles to read print material.