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Samuel Johnson vs the Darkness Trilogy
The Gates, The Infernals, The Creeps
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Bursting with imagination and impossible to put down, these novels are described as 'darkly comic' (Telegraph) and 'delightfully horrific and hilarious' (Eoin Colfer). From The Sunday Times bestselling author John Connolly, the Samuel Johnson vs the Darkness Trilogy revolves around the eternal struggle between good and evil, physics and fantasy. At its heart is a quirky boy, who is impossible not to love, and the unlikely cast of characters who empower him to face a demonic power.
The Gates: Samuel Johnson's neighbour, Mrs Abernathy, is attempting to open the gates of hell. It's up to Samuel to stop her, despite no one believing him, and time running out.
The Infernals (previously Hell's Bells): Samuel and Boswell are pulled through a portal into Hell. However, Mrs Abernathy has underestimated their bravery and cleverness, the loyalty of Samuel's friend, the demon Nurd, and Mr Merryweather's Elves.
The Creeps: Samuel and Boswell are to be guests of honour at the opening of the greatest toyshop. A splendid time will be had by all, provided they can ignore the sinister statue that keeps moving around the town, the Shadows that are slowly blocking out the stars, murderous elves, and the fact that, somewhere, a rotten black heart is beating a rhythm of revenge.
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Samuel Johnson vs the Darkness Trilogy by John Connolly is acclaimed for its delightful blend of horror and humour, appealing to both young adults and their parents. It is described as a darkly comic tale rich with science, history, and engaging footnotes, drawing comparisons to the works of Eoin Colfer and Lemony Snicket. The series is enjoyable, funny, and considered a great read for teens, incorporating a balance of horror and comedy, making it accessible to a younger audience.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529312072
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 October 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 48.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 647g
Pages: 976
About the Author
John Connolly is author of the Charlie Parker mysteries, The Book of Lost Things, the Samuel Johnson novels for young adults and, with his partner, Jennifer Ridyard, co-author of the Chronicles of the Invaders. John Connolly's debut - EVERY DEAD THING - introduced the character of Private Investigator Charlie Parker, and swiftly launched him right into the front rank of thriller writers. All his subsequent novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers. He was the winner of the 2016 CWA Short Story Dagger for On the Anatomization of an Unknown Man (1637) by Frans Mier from NIGHT MUSIC: Nocturnes Vol 2.
In 2007 he was awarded the Irish Post Award for Literature. He was the first non-American writer to win the US Shamus award and the first Irish writer to win an Edgar award. BOOKS TO DIE FOR, which he edited with Declan Burke, was the winner of the 2013 Anthony, Agatha and Macavity awards for Best Non-Fiction work.Also by John Connolly
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