'A masterful blend of wit,satire,and philosophy 5-star reader review
The first book in the Death series, Death is the Grim Reaper of the Discworld, who offers Mort a job as his apprentice. Mort falls in love with Death's daughter, Ysabell, and discovers that your boss can be a killer on your love life. Praise for the Discworld series includes "one of our greatest fantasists" and "one of those rare writers who appeals to everyone."

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2022
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Discover the Gloriously Inventive and Funny Fantasy Novel from Bestselling Author Terry Pratchett, the First Book in the "Death" Series, Part of the "Discworld" Novels.

Incredibly funny, compulsively readable, and with a 5-star reader review, "The Death" is a masterful blend of wit, satire, and philosophy. It follows the story of Mort, a young man who is offered a job by Death, the Grim Reaper of the Discworld, a black-robed skeleton with a scythe who ushers souls into the next world. Death is fascinated by humanity and offers Mort a job as his apprentice, with free board, use of the company horse, and the opportunity to experience what humanity has to offer. However, Mort soon falls in love with Death's daughter, Ysabell, and discovers that his boss can be a killer on his love life.

The "Death" series is a beloved and enduring part of the "Discworld" novels, and it is recommended to read them in any order. Praise for the series includes:

• "Pratchett's spectacular inventiveness makes the "Discworld" series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction." - Mail on Sunday


• "Pratchett is a master storyteller." - Guardian


• "One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest." - George R.R. Martin


• "One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone." - Daily Express


• "One of the most consistently funny writers around." - Ben Aaronovitch


• "Masterful and brilliant." - Fantasy & Science Fiction


• "Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own... he is a satirist of enormous talent." - The Times

In conclusion, "The Death" is a must-read for fans of fantasy and humor. With its witty dialogue, fascinating characters, and thought-provoking themes, it is a timeless classic that will leave you laughing and pondering long after you finish reading. So why not pick up a copy today and embark on a journey through the fantastical world of the "Discworld"?

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 198 x 127 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804990391