Rachael is shays daughter, and her section is short, starting when shes a young girl and going up through her marriage,which her mother of course predicted. On the eve of her wedding in 1978, shay garrett peers into the antique mirror in her familys longtime. I suspect that the horror label is more to do with previous books the author has written. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. 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 the body of her own grandmother. The mirror is just a vehicle and other than that, it is only a prop in the story.
Millhisers most famous book, one that was so popular with readers. Marlys millhiser audio books, best sellers, author bio. The mirror ebook by marlys millhiser 9781504010184. Marlys millhiser books list of books by author marlys millhiser.
The mirror is a 1978 horror novel by marlys millhiser about unwilling timetravel involving an evil antique mirror with unclear glass. She served as a regional vice president ofthe mystery writers of america and was best known for her novel the mirror and for the charlie greene mysteries. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The main characters of this science fiction, time travel story are shay garrett, brandy mccabe. 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. Marlys millhiser s most popular book is the mirror. 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. May 05, 2015 marlys millhiser was an american author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. The mirror and millions of other books are available for instant access. The mirror by marlys millhiser ebook open road media catalog. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. She soon realizes that she is now inside the body of her grandmother, brandy mccabe, and about to be married to a miner who lives in tiny nederland, a mining town. She was also the author of the threshold, michaels wife, nella waits, and.
The book begins in modern day boulder, colorado where shay garrett gazes into an old mirror and suddenly finds herself transported almost 100 years into the past. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Over the years, i often reread the mirror and think its my favorite book of all time. Marlys millhiser has 18 books on goodreads with 17998 ratings. I found a copy of the mirror in a portland, oregon library in the early 80s. May 05, 2015 the mirror ebook written by marlys millhiser.
The frame is composed of hands with finger nails shaped like talons. 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. Two characters swap places in their position in time so theres an element of time travel, but thats. Buy a cheap copy of the mirror book by marlys millhiser. This was millhiser s most popular novel, of her fourteen novels published. The mirror by marlys millhiser 2018, paperback for sale. 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. As she moves through life, even giving birth to her own mother, she. The mirror by marlys millhiser from books in marlys millhiser, read by lynda evans on. She was also the author of the threshold, michaels wife, nella waits, and willing hostage. 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.
Written by marlys millhiser, audiobook narrated by lynda evans. Born in charles city, iowa, millhiser originally worked as a high school teacher. In this twisting timetravel thriller, a woman faints on the eve of her weddingand awakens at the turn of the. Marlys millhiser was an american author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. The first edition of the novel was published in 1978, and was written by marlys millhiser. Marlys millhiser booklist marlys millhiser message board. The mirror by marlys millhiser is an interesting novel. 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 ordinary life. Ebook marlys millhiser as pdf download portable document format. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The mirror by marlys millhiser tells the strange but original tale of four. Similar to the 1980 film somewhere in time, you dont need a time machine to get a taste of the past.
Pdf the mirror book by marlys millhiser free download. The mirror, by marlys millhiser really surprised a movie was never made on this interesting fantasy time travel story. This turned out far, far better than i thought it would be. The mirror book by marlys millhiser 4 available editions. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 303 pages and is available in paperback format. The unsightly antique mirror is evil and often deadly, and within its reflection, marlys millhiser brings to life an electrifying timetravel story. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Marty dealt with alzheimers for the last seven years, but before that, she worked hard at her chosen craft of mystery writer. She served as a regional vice president of the mystery writers of america and was bes. She was also the author of the threshold, michaels wife, nella waits, and willing hostage millhiser originally worked as a high school teacher, and was regional vice president of the. Great book, great read the mirror, by marlys millhiser has been one of the books i never want to find myself without. Ebook marlys millhiser as pdf download portable document. Her mother is giving her an ugly old mirror as a wedding gift. The journey begins in 1978, but quickly reverts to 1900 after shay garrett innocently examines the freaky heirloom she receives as a bridal gift and unknowingly causes the entire gingerbread house to tremble, shay to faint, and. The historical arnettfullen house in boulder, colorado was referenced as a model of a gingerbread house in the book. Mar 29, 2018 marlys millhiser was an american author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on the mirror by marlys millhiser.
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Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The premise was fascinating but the story was unevenly written. Shay garrett is twenty years old in 1978 and it is the night before her wedding to marek weir. The mirror, by marlys millhiser has been one of the books i never want to find myself without. Aug 06, 20 the mirror by marlys millhiser synopsis. From then on, i read every book by marlys i could find. Free download or read online the mirror pdf epub book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the mirror. Apr 20, 2017 i found a copy of the mirror in a portland, oregon library in the early 80s.
Marlys millhiser obituary boulder, co the daily camera. When shay gerrett looks into the grotesque and evil mirror she recieves as a gift on her wedding eve, she is drawn back in time, awakening in the same house, but in another body, that of her. Refine your search for the mirror marlys millhiser. This book has been around since the 1970s, and with good reason. The mirror is the story of shay garrett and brandy mccabe maddon, granddaughter and grandmother, who switch times and bodies when they are twenty years old through the wedding mirror.
Marlys millhiser passed away on april 20, 2017 at the age of 78 in boulder, colorado. Isbn 9780915230150 9780915230150 softcover, rue morgue, 1997. See all books authored by marlys millhiser, including the mirror, and the threshold, and more on. I became a writer myself and have marlys to thank in part, as an inspiration. 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. I must admit that i cant see it as such, though do concede that some of the events therein are certainly not desirable. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Marlys millhiser millhiser, marlys used books, rare books and new books. This was millhisers most popular novel, of her fourteen novels published. This was a really strange book sort of back to the future meets freaky friday. Sep 03, 2008 the book begins in modern day boulder, colorado where shay garrett gazes into an old mirror and suddenly finds herself transported almost 100 years into the past. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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. I love this book more then i can express, get lost in it every time. Funeral home services for marlys are being provided by crist mortuary. Marlys millhiser is an american author of fifteen mysteries and horror novels. In this twisting timetravel thriller, a woman faints on the eve of her weddingand awakens at the. 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. Pdf the mirror book by marlys millhiser free download 303. 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. Marlys millhiser books list of books by author marlys. The book is divided into three parts, shays story, rachaels story, and brandys story. Our alltime bestselling book isnt even a vintage mystery but it is perhaps one of the most beloved novels of all time.