The Paper Dolls

by Leslie Purnell Davies, L.P. Davies (AKA)

The investigation concludes: disgrace. A twelve-year-old boy, Thorne, climbs onto the roof of the gymnasium, loses his balance, falls. It could have happened to anyone, in any middle school: you know how kids are. But Professor Seacombe isn't entirely convinced. Thorne was alone on the roof; yet he fell backwards, as if someone had pushed him. And little by little other strange "misfortunes" come to light, a chain of inexplicable, incredible facts, a difficult mosaic from which finally emerges the most elementary and definitive catastrophe that could ever threaten our planet.

Genres: Horror, Mystery

244 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1964

About the author

Pseudonyms: Leslie Vardre, L.P. Davies, Leo Barne, Robert Blake, R. Bridgeman, Morgan Evans, Ian Jefferson, Lawrence Peters, Thomas Phillips, G.K. Thomas and Rowland Welch.

Leslie Purnell Davies was a British novelist whose works typically combine elements of horror, science fiction and mystery. He also wrote many short stories under several pseudonyms.

Davies' books deal with the defects, evolution or manipulation of human consciousness, and in some ways are comparable to the works of Philip K. Dick. His protagonists frequently suffer from amnesia or other loss of identity, and their quest to find out who they really are drives the plot.

(adapted from Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Richie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Humdrum supernatural thriller that's all sizzle and no steak. In the vein of the Other, but not as well done. An English schoolboy has supernatural powers or is it his twin or triplet or......nuff said

[Cait · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unique story. I was engaged with the story and enjoyed the little details that told you it was written in the 60s. At 180 pages, it was a quick, fun read.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my very favorite books! Actually, the first book I ever read from the adult section of the library. My sister finally got hold of a copy for me a few years back - I had been looking for it for a long time.

[Ig-88 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it in high school. It was my favorite book hands down for MANY years!