The mirror is a 1978 horror novel by marlys millhiser about unwilling timetravel involving an evil antique mirror with unclear glass. Her mother is giving her an ugly old mirror as a wedding gift. Shay garrett is twenty years old in 1978 and it is the night before her wedding to marek weir. Mar 29, 2018 marlys millhiser was an american author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. I was thinking about her today because i missed being able to buy her books for our library district. In my 20s my mom and i were discussing books that we both read and the mirror was brought up. The mirror by marlys millhiser 1997, paperback, reprint. On the eve of wedding in 1978, shay garrett peers into the antique mirror in her familys longtime home, the famous victorian gingerbread house on pearl street in boulder, colorado, and falls unconscious only to wake in the body of her own grandmother brandy on the eve of her weddingin 1900.
Buy the mirror by millhiser, marlys from amazons fiction books store. Mar, 2018 marlys millhiser was an american author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. She has served as a regional vice president of the mystery writers of america and is best known for her novel the mirror. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the mirror. Marlys millhiser has 18 books on goodreads with 17915 ratings. The mirror, by marlys millhiser really surprised a movie was never made on this interesting fantasy time travel story. Our alltime bestselling book isnt even a vintage mystery but it is perhaps one of the most beloved novels of all time.
On the eve of wedding in 1978, shay garrett peers into the antique mirror in her familys longtime home, the famous victorian gingerbread house on pearl street in boulder, colorado, and falls unconscious only to wake in the body of her own grandmother brandy on the eve of. I became a writer myself and have marlys to thank in part, as an inspiration. Marty dealt with alzheimers for the last seven years, but before that, she worked hard at her chosen craft of mystery writer. This was millhiser s most popular novel, of her fourteen novels published. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Marlys millhiser s most popular book is the mirror. Ebook marlys millhiser as pdf download portable document format. Pdf the mirror book by marlys millhiser free download 303. Buy marlys millhiser ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. The mirror by marlys millhiser tells the strange but original tale of four. May 05, 2015 marlys millhiser was an american author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. In one of marlys millhiser s quirky, offbeat mysteries, that is the worlds biggest rhetorical question. Marlys millhiser books list of books by author marlys.
I suspect that the horror label is more to do with previous books. Marlys millhiser obituary boulder, co the daily camera. She has served as a regional vice president of the mystery writers of america and is best known for her novel the mirror and for the charlie greene mysteries. I suspect that the horror label is more to do with previous books the author has written. Millhisers most famous book, one that was so popular with readers. I loved her books, especially the mirror, which was an extraordinary book. The mirror by marlys millhiser 1997, paperback, reprint for. The mirror by marlys millhiser goodreads share book. Marlys millhiser was an american author of mysteries and horror novels, including her most famous one the mirror, published in 1978. Buy the mirror by marlys millhiser from amazons fiction books store.
The frame is composed of hands with finger nails shaped like talons. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. The mirror 1997 read online free book by marlys millhiser. On the eve of her wedding in 1978, shay garrett peers into the antique mirror in her familys longtime home, the famous victorian gingerbread house on pearl street. The historical arnettfullen house in boulder, colorado was referenced as a model of a gingerbread house in the book. Written by marlys millhiser, audiobook narrated by lynda evans. Unfortunately for shay and brandy, they get more than a taste. Apr 20, 2017 i found a copy of the mirror in a portland, oregon library in the early 80s. A 20yearold boulder girl stares into her grandmothers chinese mirror on her wedding day in 1978, faints and comes to in her grandmothers bodyin 1900about to be married to a miner. We couldnt remember who the author was but she wanted to read it again. On the eve of her wedding in 1978, shay garrett peers into the antique mirror in her familys longtime home, the famous victorian gingerbread house on pearl street in boulder, colorado and falls unconscious only to wake in.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. See all books authored by marlys millhiser, including the mirror, and the threshold, and more on. As she moves through life, even giving birth to her own mother, she becomes known as a. Two characters swap places in their position in time so theres an element of time travel, but thats. Funeral home services for marlys are being provided by crist mortuary. In this twisting timetravel thriller, a woman faints on the eve of her weddingand awakens at the. Free download or read online the mirror pdf epub book. I met marlys years ago at a mystery writers of america dinner. Aug 06, 20 the mirror by marlys millhiser synopsis. She served as a regional vice president of the mystery writers of america and was best known for her novel the mirror. Born in charles city, iowa, millhiser originally worked as a high school teacher.
Over the years, i often reread the mirror and think its my favorite book of all time. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 303 pages and is available in paperback format. Great book, great read the mirror, by marlys millhiser has been one of the books i never want to find myself without. Marlys millhiser audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Marlys millhiser passed away on april 20, 2017 at the age of 78 in boulder, colorado. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. She served as a regional vice president of the mystery writers of america and was best known for her novel the mirror and for the charlie greene mysteries. The mirror by marlys millhiser 2018, paperback for sale. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
The mirror is just a vehicle and other than that, it is only a prop in the story. Marlys millhiser may 27, 1938 april 20, 2017 was an american author of mysteries the charlie greene series and horror novels, including her most famous one the mirror, published in 1978. The mirror by marlys millhiser ebook open road media. Marlys millhiser top results of your surfing marlys millhiser start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. Nella waits by marlys millhiser goodreads share book. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Marlys millhiser is an american author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. The mirror by marlys millhiser overview in this twisting timetravel thriller, a woman faints on the eve of her weddingand awakens at the turn of the century in her grandmothers body.
The mirror by marlys millhiser from books in marlys millhiser, read by lynda evans on. Marlys millhiser books list of books by author marlys millhiser. Millhiser has crafted a great story with plenty of family drama, humor, romance with the characters own grandfather no less somehow, not gross, historical detail, and, of course, one cursed mirror. This was millhisers most popular novel, of her fourteen novels published. On the eve of her wedding in 1978, shay garrett peers into the antique mirror in her familys longtime. Because someone may be offing the elderly in this midwestern towns only nursing home, and it falls to charlie, the suspicious outsider, to put all the pieces together. Similar to the 1980 film somewhere in time, you dont need a time machine to get a taste of the past. Death of the office witch by marlys millhiser nook book. The mirror by marlys millhiser is an interesting novel. Marlys millhiser was an american author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. She served as a regional vice president of the mystery writers of america and was best known for her novel the mirror and for the charlie greene mysteries show more. This book has been around since the 1970s, and with good reason. The first edition of the novel was published in 1978, and was written by marlys millhiser.
The main characters of this science fiction, time travel story are shay garrett, brandy mccabe. I must admit that i cant see it as such, though do concede that some of the events therein are certainly not desirable. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Although it can read as slightly dated, it pulls the reader in on a fascinating travel down memory lane, topped off with a bunch of what ifs. From then on, i read every book by marlys i could find. Buy a cheap copy of the mirror book by marlys millhiser. This turned out far, far better than i thought it would be. We couldnt remember who the author was but she wanted to read it. The mirror by marlys millhiser book cover, description, publication history. Marlys joy millhiser may 27, 1938 april 20, 2017 was an american author of mysteries the charlie greene series and horror novels, including her most famous one the mirror, published in 1978. Pdf the mirror book by marlys millhiser free download. The night before she is supposed to get married, shay garrett has no idea that a glimpse into her grandmothers antique chinese mirror will completely transform her seemingly.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The mirror by marlys millhiser tells the strange but original tale of four generations of woman from 1900 to 197879 and how their lives are interwoven and complicated by the machinations of an evil mirror. She was also the author of the threshold, michaels wife, nella waits, and willing hostage. May 05, 2015 the mirror ebook written by marlys millhiser. The mirror in this twisting timetravel thriller, a woman faints on the eve of her weddingand awakens at the turn of the century in her grandmothers body.
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