The jonah james herbert

He wrote two more sequels in the series after this. Sent to a small coastal town to investigate drugs smuggling, kelso stumbles onto a dangerous organization and suddenly, more than just his life is. James herbert the jonah new english library, 1981 the shadow of his past was always with him. But in james herbert s the jonah, soon jim kelso finds himself in mortal danger when he uncovers a dangerous smuggling operation. The latter was a graphic novel each book charts the spread of a mutant breed of carnivorous rat which attacks humans in groups, rips them apart, and devours them. His first novel, the rats, was an instant bestseller and is now recognised as a classic of popular contemporary fiction. James herbert crafts an interesting novel about a cop that is considered a jonah i. Herbert became inspired to write the rats in early 1972, whilst watching tod brownings dracula.

He is james herbert has been a permanent feature of the bestsellers lists since the rats was first published in 1974. See more ideas about james herbert, horror books and my books. Through torture and drugs he discovers the terrifying secret of the jonah. In james herberts the jonah, detective jim kelso is sent to a small coastal town to investigate drug smuggling and stumbles on a dangerous organization. Author herbert received his school education from a catholic school known as. Author herbert received his school education from a catholic school known as our lady of the assumption, located in bethnal green.

Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Jim kelso is a detective with the drugs squad in london. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lair is a 1979 science fiction horror novel by james herbert, the first sequel to his debut the rats and sixth book overall. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the jonah. The jonah horror book covers, james herbert, horror books. 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. This would include dyslexia, ms, mnd, a visual impairment or brain. Through torture and drugs he discovers the terrifying secret of the the jonah. His more than 20 novels have sold more than 48 million copies worldwide, and are available in 33 languages. The premise of the novel is intriguing a decent cop who, through no fault of his own, brings misfortune to those around him. James john herbert, obe 8 april 1943 20 march 20 was an english horror writer.

A fulltime writer, he also designed his own book covers and publicity. 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. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. James herbert is an incredible author with a real knack for storytelling in the first person. The jonah by james herbert overdrive rakuten overdrive. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Buy the jonah new editcover by herbert, james isbn. He manages to convey a depth of emotion i rarely find in a book. The jonah by james herbert 1981, paperback for sale. 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. 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. But he never knew what it was, or when it would strike next. In 2010 he was awarded the world horror convention grand master award.

Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Sent to a small coastal town to investigate drug smuggling, kelso soon found his lifeand his sanityin great danger. Books by james herbert 9 books calibre audio library. The jonah by james herbert 2012, paperback for sale. In james herbert s the jonah, detective jim kelso is sent to a small coastal town to investigate drug smuggling and stumbles on a dangerous organization. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Taking jobs seriously by herbert, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. But in james herberts the jonah, soon jim kelso finds himself in mortal danger when he uncovers a dangerous smuggling operation. The jonah is a detective story with a touch of the supernatural.

Moving slightly away from his previous splatterpunk and down right gritty horror subject matters, this well written and intriguing tale delivers a. His father, herbert herbert, used to work as a stall holder in the brick lane market in london. James herbert is not just britains number one bestselling writer of chiller fiction, a position he has held ever since publication of his first novel, but is also. While fighting for his life he discovers something far more terrifying than those in charge of the operation the terrible power of the jonah. The jonah by james herbert 2000, hardcover for sale. Born in london in the forties, james herbert was art director of an advertising agency before turning to writing fiction in 1975. The jonah is in large part of the story of a police investigation, albeit by a policeman whose life is overshadowed by a supernatural presence. Reading it now i found as i went along that i could still remember much of it, certain passages had stuck in my head. Feb 20, 20 the jonah james herbert the jonah released.

He was born as james john herbert in london on april 8, 1943, and died on march 20, 20. James herbert books list of books by author james herbert. The jonah by herbert, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Calibre audio brings the pleasure of reading to anyone who struggles to read print material. The jinxed hero is soon given a beautiful female partner. And learns, in the most horrifying way, that it can destroy him as well as others. James herbert the jonah james herbert, horror books. Horror writer james herbert who has died aged 69 talks to andrew billen in this 1993 observer interview from the archive andrew billen thu 21. The story is about alice pagett, a deafmute child whos cured one night when she runs to an oak tree behind st.