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Thief Of Time

(Discworld Novel 26)
By Terry Pratchett
Series: Discworld Novels
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In Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett, the Auditors of Reality enlist a clockmaker to build a perfect timepiece intended to stop time itself. The story unfolds on the Discworld, where chaos ensues, as different characters rally to save the world from an impending freeze of time, with the help of unexpected allies and humorous twists along the way.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a witty blend of fantasy and humour. It weaves a tale where ancient forces grapple with their responsibilities, featuring quirky characters and a storyline that plays with the concept of time. Fans of imaginative worlds and clever satire will likely find it captivating.

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Thief Of Time

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The twenty-sixth Discworld novel and fifth in the Death series - revamped with a fresh bold look targeting a new generation of fantasy fans.

'Some humans would do anything to see if it was possible to do it. If you put a large switch in some cave somewhere, with a sign on it saying "End-of-the-World Switch. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH", the paint wouldn't even have time to dry.'

Time is a resource. Everyone knows it has to be managed. You can let it move fast or slowly, but what you mustn't do is allow it to stop.

The Monks of History have the glamorous job of time management in the Discworld. But the construction of the world's first truly accurate clock starts a race against, well . . . time.

Monk Lu Tze, his talented apprentice Lobsang Ludd, and Death's granddaughter Susan must stop the clockmaker before he completes his task.

Because a truly accurate clock will stop time. And when time stands still, everything in existence stops with it. Then, there really is no future . . .

'This is the best Pratchett I've read' Sunday Telegraph

Thief of Time is the fifth book in the Death series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.

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Pratchett is praised for his inventive world-building and originality in Thief of Time. Critics admire his strong storytelling abilities, with some considering it his best work. The narrative is noted for its polished fluency and confident pacing, reflecting Pratchett's established literary style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804990414

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 293g

Pages: 432

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Discworld Novels Terry Pratchett

About the Author

Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 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 for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any.

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