Binding: Paperback
Description: Another brilliant installment in Terry Pratchett's acclaimed Discworld series " 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 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 even stylish sophisticated ones with fancy waistcoats 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. Standing between the Magpyr family and Lancre are a coven of four: Granny Weatherwax Nanny Ogg Magrat and young Agness. And 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! The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Carpe Jugulum is the sixth in the Witches collection. The Witches includes: Equal Rites Wyrd Sisters Witches Abroad Lords and Ladies Maskerade Carpe Jugulum
Title: Carpe Jugulum A Novel Of Discworld
Author(s): Pratchett Terry
Publisher: Harpercollins
Barcode: 9780062280145
Pages: 416 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 4/29/2014
Series: Discworld