Portent james herbert books

I love disaster novels and movies, and this was a disaster novel like none other that i have read. James herberts portent is the story of climatologist james jim rivers, eccentric researcher hugo poggs, hugos daughterinlaw diane, her two adopted seemingly telepathic romanian twins eva and josh, and the leader of a strange new orleans cult mama petie. A sign of unimaginable powers about to be unleashed. Fiction books ash the secret of crickley hall nobody true once others 48 the ghosts of sleath portent creed. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books todays deals new releases books. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. James herbert books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Irving, james gordon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Listen online or offline with android, ios, web, chromecast. But seeing as i knew the movie for that one so well, not. His books have sold 54 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 34 languages, including chinese and russian. About james herbert fiction books ash the secret of crickley hall nobody true once others 48 the ghosts of sleath portent creed haunted sepulchre the magic cottage moon domain shrine the jonah lair the dark the spear fluke the survivor the fog the rats. Synopsis in james herbert s portent it is the near future and signs of an impending global disaster are multiplying.

Portent by james herbert paperback, 2004 for sale online. Portent 1993 by james herbert 0450588858 for sale online. Portent by james herbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Herbert s 18th horror novel works toward another of his familiar apocalyptic climaxes the ghosts of sleath, 1995, etc. May 11, 2011 in james herbert s portent it is the near future and signs of an impending global disaster are multiplying. Originally, he used to work as an art director at an advertising agency. Apr 27, 2007 in james herbert s portent it is the near future and signs of an impending global disaster are multiplying. But seeing as i knew the movie for that one so well, not having read the novel barely affected my understanding of david ash. His novels have sold more than fortytwo million copies worldwide and have been translated into thirtythree languages, including russian and chinese. British climatologist james rivers flies into the blissfully calm eye of a huge hurricane over the gulf of mexico and sees a strange ball of light hanging outside his plane just before he crashes. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Horror writer james herbert was born in london, england on april 8, 1943. Portent, james herbert shop online for books in new zealand.

In james herberts portent it is the near future and signs of an impending global disaster are multiplying. May 04, 2007 in james herbert s portent it is the near future and signs of an impending global disaster are multiplying. Portent by james herbert book cover, description, publication history. A guide to fresh and salt water species golden guides by zim, herbert spencer. The first james herbert book i read was the ghosts of sleath. Earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions sweep the earth. Fiction books ash the secret of crickley hall nobody true once others 48 the ghosts of sleath portent creed haunted sepulchre the magic cottage moon domain shrine the jonah lair the dark the spear fluke the survivor the fog the rats.

In james herbert s portent it is the near future and signs of an impending global disaster are multiplying. Read portent by james herbert available from rakuten kobo. He was born as james john herbert in london on april 8, 1943, and died on march 20, 20. But already the signs of global disaster are multiplying. Its first printing of 100,000 copies sold out in just three weeks. A fulltime writer, he also designed his own book covers and publicity. Fast on the trail of twister is this drawnout apocalyptic novel replete with meteorological mayhem. In addition to writing his novels, herbert also designed his own book covers and publicity.

Before becoming a fulltime writer, he worked as a singer and an art director for an advertising agency. James john herbert, obe 8 april 1943 20 march 20 was an english horror writer. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. James herbert s portent is the story of climatologist james jim rivers, eccentric researcher hugo poggs, hugos daughterinlaw diane, her two adopted seemingly telepathic romanian twins eva and. Widely imitated and hugely influential, he wrote 23 novels which have collectively sold over 54. Herberts 18th horror novel works toward another of his familiar apocalyptic climaxes the ghosts of sleath, 1995, etc. I read this book in two sittings and hated to put it down even once. 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 one of our greatest popular novelists. Portent,james herbert 9780330376242 9780330376242 ebay. Any kind of natural disaster that can occur on earth happened in detail in this book. Around the world, unimaginable forces of violence are being unleashed by.

Oct 18, 2018 fluke is the moving story of a dog with the memories of a human, with the signature twisting plot james herbert is famed for. A sign that something incredible is about to begin. Working as a full time author, herbert used to design the covers of his books as well as do their publicity on his own. James herbert portent the end is closer than you think the time is just a few short years from now. Another classic james herbert chiller, reissued by pan. There, in a simplistic nutshell, is the plot of british horror novelist james herberts tale of earths last and first days. Shimmering lights precede a slew of natural disasters and plunge british climatologist james rivers. The book is full of herberts trademark graphic sex and grue as well as some truly awesome apocalyptic mayhem, all which is described in his deliciously clean and crisp prose. It is the near future and signs of an impending global disaster are multiplying. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. James herbert became a published novelist in 1974 with the novel the rats. Portent by james herbert paperback, 2007 for sale online.

Buy books online from books mandala at affordable prices. At the time, i hadnt realized that it was the sequel to another book, titled haunted. Below is a list of james herberts books in order of when they were originally published. Freak storms, earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions are sweeping the earth. Author herbert holds an obe, which was awarded to him by the british government. As for the book itself it was a heavier read than i originally expected it has a slow burn, behind the story itself, but i definitely enjoyed it and will be looking. Portent by james herbert 1997, paperback for sale online. To ask other readers questions about portent, please sign up. Portent by james herbert paperback, 2007 for sale online ebay. The fog is a powerful, classic horror novel from james herbert, author of the rats. A dog wanders the streets, compelled by a ravenous hunger. Portent by james herbert overdrive rakuten overdrive. Others of herberts books, such as moon, sepulchre and portent, are.

We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I went so long between my last james herbert book and this one that i had forgotten how much i. Buy portent book online at best prices in india on. As the storms and tempests rage, a series of ominous events signal the emergence of a new and terrifying force. Earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions sweep the. While scubadiving on the great barrier reef a diver watches fascinated as a tiny light floats past him. Buy portent book online at low prices in india portent.