Clive Barker was born in Liverpool in 1952. He is the worldwide bestselling author of the Books of Blood, and numerous novels including Imajica, The Great and Secret Show, Sacrament and Galilee. In addition to his work as a novelist and short sotry writer le also illustrates, writes, directs and produces for the stage and screen. His films include Hellraiser, Hellbound, Nightbreed and Candyman. Clive lives in Beverly Hills, California.
Barker has produced a novel of maturity, skill and insight. In a departure from his early shock-horror stories, Sacrament sets up and maintains a powerful human story that probes the elusive questions of existence and identity. Our protagonist, Will Rabjohns, tries to understand his unusual and binding link to the mysterious, dangerous Jacob Steep with radical consequences. A truly engaging treat. (Kirkus UK)