A Night in the Lonesome October is a delightful and dramatic period fantasy crafted by the bestselling author of the Amber series, Roger Zelazny. Set against the backdrop of 19th century London, this tale is narrated by Snuff, a super-intelligent guard dog belonging to none other than Jack the Ripper.
The story unfolds over the course of 31 mysterious nights in October, as Snuff and Jack collect the grisly ingredients for an ancient and unearthly rite. As Halloween approaches, the cosmic balance of power teeters between good and evil, with characters from popular legend—including a curious detective, a sanguine count, and a loyal werewolf—joining the fray.
This unique narrative combines magic, horror, and a generous dose of humor, challenging readers to reconsider who the true heroes and villains are. With Zelazny's glorious prose and brilliant characterization, A Night in the Lonesome October promises to enchant and entertain.
The Time Trilogy is a captivating set of books about the time-traveling adventures of the Murray family. It includes three novels: A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, and A Swiftly Tilting Planet.
A Wrinkle in Time: The mysterious Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which send Meg and Charles Wallace through time and space to rescue their father on the planet Camazotz, accompanied by their new friend Calvin. Along the way, the three children learn about the "Black Thing", a cloud of evil that shadows many planets, including Earth. They encounter a Brain named IT, which controls the minds of people.
A Wind in the Door: Meg, Calvin, and the disagreeable school principal Mr. Jenkins have to travel inside one of Charles Wallace's mitochondria to save him from a deadly disease, part of a cosmic battle against the evil Echthroi and the forces of "Unnaming".
A Swiftly Tilting Planet: Charles Wallace must save the world from nuclear war by going back in time and changing might-have-beens, accompanied in spirit (through kything) by Meg at home.