Frank had finally solved the riddle of Lemarshan's box. Now he stood on the threshold of a new world, filled with much more intense sensations.

At any moment, the Kenovites, who had devoted their entire eternity to the pursuit of sensuality, would come to reveal dark secrets to him that would change him forever. However, this terrible pleasure came with pain beyond all imagination. To escape from his tormentors, Frank would desperately need the help of his brother's wife, Julia, a woman who once loved him. But what he would primarily need is blood...

The classic story of supernatural horror and passion that became the starting point for the entire series of HELLRAISER films and books.

Clive Barker was born in Liverpool in 1952. A writer of significant works, including The Thief of Always, Books of Blood, and Damnation Game, he is regarded as one of the leading novelists of horror and fantasy. In 1985, he was awarded the World Fantasy Award. Beyond his writing work, which, in addition to novels, includes short stories and scripts, he is also an illustrator, director, and producer in theater and film.

For ages 15 and up.