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A Night in the Lonesome October

By Roger Zelazny
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A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny is a uniquely crafted blend of mystery, horror, and fantasy, centred around a secretive game played every few decades during a Halloween night in Victorian England. The story is narrated by Snuff, a watchful and intelligent dog, as he assists his master, Jack, in a contest involving mystery and cosmic forces. As various supernatural entities and their animal companions manoeuvre to open or close a gate to otherworldly dimensions, alliances are formed and broken, with each player veiling their true intentions.
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Soon black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into our world and all manner of players are preparing for the Game. Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut. 

The 30th anniversary edition of this boldly original and wildly entertaining novel that combines horror, humour, mystery and fantasy - now with a new introduction by international bestselling author Neil Gaiman

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All is not what it seems...

In the murky London gloom, a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack prowls the midnight streets with his faithful watchdog Snuff, gathering together the grisly ingredients they will need for an ancient and unearthly rite. For soon after the death of the moon, black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into the world. And all manner of Players, both human and undead, are preparing to participate.

Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut. And now the dread night approaches - so let the Game begin.

A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny is a captivating tale that will keep you enthralled from start to finish.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788424769

Publisher: Duckworth Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farrago

Illustration: 32 Line drawings, black and white

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gahan Wilson
  • Introduction by Neil Gaiman
  • Introduction by Neil Gaiman
  • Introduction by Neil Gaiman
  • Illustrated by Gahan Wilson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Roger Zelazny Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Roger Zelazny (1937-1995) is one of the most revered names in SF and fantasy. During his lifetime he was honoured with numerous prizes, including six Hugo and three Nebula Awards. He wrote more than fifty books, including the Amber novels, Lord of Light, and A Night in the Lonesome October. 

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