Carpe Jugulum - A Discworld Novel

"The novel exudes the curious feel of old-fashioned vampire and Frankenstein legends. . . . Pratchett lampoons everything from Christian superstition to Swiss Army knives here, proving that the fantasy satire of Discworld ''still ate''nt dead.''" -- Publishers Weekly The twenty-third novel in the Discworld series from New York Times bestselling author Terry Pratchett King Verence, in a fit of enlightened democracy and ebullient goodwill, invites Uberwald''s undead, the Magpyrs, into Lancre to celebrate the birth of his daughter. But everyone knows you don''t invite vampires into your house - unless you want permanent guests. Once ensconced within the castle, these wine-drinking, garlic-eating, sun-loving modern vampires have no intention of leaving . . . ever. As the Lancre living are about to discover, there''s only one way to fight. Go for the throat, or as the vampyres themselves say . . . Carpe Jugulum!

About the author

Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) is the acclaimed creator of the globally revered Discworld series. In all, he authored more than fifty bestselling books, which have sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any.

Product details

• Authors: Terry Pratchett
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.10.2024
• EAN: 9780063385634
• ISBN: 978-0-06-338563-4
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 22 mm
• Series: Witches
• Subjects: Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; FICTION: Science Fiction / General, FICTION: Fantasy / General, FICTION: Fantasy / Paranormal, FICTION: Fantasy / Humorous, FICTION: Fantasy / Romance, FICTION: Satire, FICTION: Feminist, FICTION: Friendship, FICTION: Romance / Historical / Ancient World, FICTION: Fantasy / Action & Adventure, LITERATURE: SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY, FICTION: Fantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures