The Child Thief is a 2009 dark fantasy novel by the artist and
novelist Gerald Brom. A dark retelling of the stories of Peter Pan and
The Lost Boys, Brom takes many liberties with the originals by J M
Barrie. Brom incorporates monsters and faeries, as well as a
poverty-ridden populace in New York.The novel begins with a prologue.
A young girl awaits her abusive father, only to be rescued by a boy
with auburn hair, freckles, pointy ears, and golden eyes. He comforts
the girl, telling her of a place where there are no grown-ups and lots
of adventure. The girl goes with him.The novel follows several
characters in their adventures through Avalon, an enchanted isle in
its final death throes. Brom makes liberal use of Celtic and Scottish
mythology as, in a parallel storyline, he describes Peter's history
from birth to Lord of Deviltree.Peter's clan of human children is the
final force between the Flesh Eaters and The Lady. The Lady's magic
keeps Avalon alive and the Mist up to keep out unwanted humans while,
unfortunately, keeping the Flesh Eaters in. The Lady is trapped within
the heart of Avalon, a prisoner in her own land by her nephew and
Avalon's heir apparent, Lord Ulfger. The Child Thief Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter