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The Stranger Times

(The Stranger Times 1)
By C. K. McDonnell
Series: The Stranger Times
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The Stranger Times by C. K. McDonnell plunges readers into a bizarre world centred around a Manchester newspaper dedicated to the strange and inexplicable. When a series of supernatural events unfolds, the quirky team of journalists must unravel the mystery, relying on their wit and unconventional methods. Amidst an eclectic blend of humour and intrigue, the story captures the essence of a world where the extraordinary and the mundane collide.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy quirky, humorous tales with a supernatural twist. Set in a chaotic newspaper office dedicated to the weird and wonderful, it's perfect for fans who appreciate a mix of wit, mystery, and a dash of the paranormal. If you love eccentric characters and imaginative, fantastical stories, you might find this a delightful read.

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The Stranger Times

"There are Dark Forces at work in our world (and in Manchester in particular) and so thank God The Stranger Times is on hand to report them. A weekly newspaper dedicated to the weird and the wonderful (but more often the weird) of modern life, it is the go-to publication for the unexplained and inexplicable..."--

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From the publisher of Terry Pratchett and Good Omens comes the smart, knowing, outrageously fun and acclaimed supernatural romp by award-winning comic and hugely successful indie author, Caimh McDonnell... now in paperback!

STOP PRESS! The Stranger Times wins the 2023 British Fantasy Award for Best Audio Work!

'Wonderfully dark, extremely funny,' proclaimed ADAM KAY, author of the No.1 bestselling This is Going to Hurt.

'A filmic romp with great characters, a jet-propelled plot, and a winning premise,' said the Guardian.

JASON MANFORD thinks it's 'Hilarious. You'll never look at Manchester the same way again.'

And The Chronicles of St Mary's series author JODI TAYLOR declared, 'I loved this... great premise - great story - great characters... hugely enjoyable.'

There are dark forces at work in our world (and in Manchester in particular), so thank God The Stranger Times is on hand to report them...

A weekly newspaper dedicated to the weird and the wonderful (but mostly the weird), it is the go-to publication for the unexplained and inexplicable.

At least that's their pitch. The reality is rather less auspicious. Their editor is a drunken, foul-tempered and foul-mouthed husk of a man who thinks little of the publication he edits. His staff are a ragtag group of misfits. And as for the assistant editor... well, that job is a revolving door - and it has just revolved to reveal Hannah Willis, who's got problems of her own.

When tragedy strikes in her first week on the job, The Stranger Times is forced to do some serious investigating. What they discover leads to a shocking realisation - some of the stories they'd previously dismissed as nonsense are in fact terrifyingly real. Soon they come face-to-face with darker forces than they could ever have imagined.

The Stranger Times is the first novel from C.K. McDonnell, the pen name of Caimh McDonnell. It combines his distinctive dark wit with his love of the weird and wonderful to deliver a joyous celebration of how truth really can be stranger than fiction.

Readers love The Stranger Times:

  • * 'A delight from start to finish - laugh out loud funny yet with plenty of thrills.'
  • * 'Full of wit and humour, and knows how to keep the reader hooked.'
  • * 'You'll soon fall in love... fans of Pratchett, Gaiman, Aaronovitch will be blown away.'

The Stranger Times and This Charming Man shortlisted for a 'Dead Good Reader Award' - the 'The New Kid on the Block Award for Best New Series'!

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The Stranger Times by C. K. McDonnell has been described as a filmic romp full of great characters and a fast-paced plot. It has been compared to the works of Mick Herron and Charlie Stross, blending eldritch horror with old-school journalism. Set in Manchester, the book features a quirky newspaper team tackling paranormal events with dark comedy and intelligent wit. The narrative is praised for being genuinely funny and filled with sharp one-liners and witty dialogue.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552177344

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 311g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Born in Limerick and raised in Dublin, C K (Caimh) McDonnell is a former stand-up comedian and TV writer. He performed all around the world, had several well-received Edinburgh shows and supported acts such as Sarah Millican on tour before hanging up his clowning shoes to concentrate on writing. He has also written for numerous TV shows and been nominated for a Kid's TV BAFTA. His debut novel, A Man With One of Those Faces - a comic crime novel - was published in 2016 and spawned The Dublin Trilogy books and the spin-off McGarry Stateside series. They have been Amazon bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic. As C. K. McDonnell, he is the author of The Stranger Times series contemporary comic fantasy series. Caimh lives in Manchester. To find out more, visit whitehairedirishman.com

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