Naomi

By Douglas Clegg

Book Overview

All author profits from the first edition paperback of NAOMI are designated for the National Down Syndrome Society. The mystery and darkness of what lies beneath New York City is at the heart of one... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0843948574
• ISBN13: 9780843948578
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Leisure Books
• Length: 359 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

Read it in one day!

Not too often I get so caught up in a novel that I read it in one day, but I did this one.It started a bit slow -- too much fancy writing and not enough story. But it picked up, and I was hooked.Douglas Clegg has the talent of Stephen King to keep you wondering, keep you turning the pages. Unlike King, this novel was not totally depressing and utterly gruesomely morbid, which is why I usually avoid King novels.The variety of characters was fascinating. For me in the Midwest, just the descriptions of New York City were interesting. Since I never intend to go there, it's nice to have a skilled writer show it to me through words.Clegg's skill in weaving the stories of all the characters together is remarkable. All in all, a very enjoyable read.

Gripping Read cover to cover

This is one of the most gripping books I have read in recent memory. What really makes this book special is that we read about three very different characters who are destined to follow the same path. Jake, Romeo and Maddy oh and we can't leave out Naomi, all take us on a journey that is both captifying as well as terrifying. All I can add without giving away anything is that I wish the book had continued and went on to follow the paths of a couple of characters to feel the real aftermath of their ordeal. For all of you who can't wait for the newest King, Koontz etc get this novel and discover an equally great writer. I already have his newest, The Infinite, on preorder as the bonus preview included with Naomi was great as well.

Awesome Modern-gothic horror tale

Clegg's NAOMI is one of the best books Leisure has ever published. Fast paced and exciting with no filler, not to mention some very ghoulish imagery, which is something that has been missing from many "horror" novels lately. ....A must read for real horror fans.

Another winner from Clegg

I somehow missed this novel when it first appeared as an e-serial -- but here it is at last in "hard copy" form for me and (hopefully!) lots of other folks to read and enjoy.I have to say this is one of my favorites of Doug's. He's quite possibly the best author working in the horror field today and he really pulls out the stops with this one. I love the sense of place, whether it's the hidden world beneath the streets of Manhatten or a creepy little Virginia town where all manner of nasty things can and do happen, and the characters are wonderful (my favorite -- Maddy Sparkle). The juxtaposition between the story's modern events and a tale of Colonial witchcraft is also great. And the ending -- Wow! I'm still thinking about it.Definitely another 5-star book for all horror fans. Also highly recommended for anyone who may have enjoyed J.G. Passarella's WITHER.