In the Flesh

Originally published as Volume 5 of Clive Barker's Books of Blood series.

THE FORBIDDEN
A graduate student researching urban legends discovers a series of horrific murders connected to a mysterious figure known only as Candyman.

THE MADONNA
A disillusioned man encounters a bizarre and ancient creature living beneath a derelict swimming pool, uncovering secrets of fertility, transformation, and worship.

BABEL'S CHILDREN
A group of feral children living beyond society reveal a disturbing vision of humanity's future evolution.

IN THE FLESH
A prison inmate becomes possessed by the spirit of a notorious killer whose influence reaches far beyond the grave.

Blending horror, dark fantasy, and the grotesque, these stories explore obsession, faith, transformation, and the hidden forces that shape human behavior.