Samuel Johnson vs the Darkness Trilogy: The Gates, The Infernals, The Creeps

John Connolly's novels are darkly comic, delightfully horrific, and hilarious, exploring the pull between good and evil, physics and fantasy, and a quirky boy who must stand up to a demonic power. The Gates, The Infernals, and The Creeps are all about Samuel and Boswell's bravery and cleverness, as well as the loyalty of their friend, the demon Nurd, and Mr Merryweather's Elves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 976 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Bursting with imagination and impossible to put down, these novels from The Sunday Times bestselling author John Connolly are a darkly comic and delightfully horrific and hilarious exploration of the pull between good and evil, physics and fantasy. Set in a quirky world, the story revolves around a lovable boy and an unlikely cast of characters who give him the strength to stand up to a demonic power.

The Gates: Samuel Johnson's neighbour, Mrs Abernathy, is attempting to open the gates of hell. With time running out, it's up to Samuel to stop her, but no one believes him. The Infernals (previously Hell's Bells): Samuel and Boswell are pulled through a portal into Hell, but Mrs Abernathy has underestimated their bravery and cleverness, as well as the loyalty of Samuel's friend, the demon Nurd, and Mr Merryweather's Elves.

The Creeps: Samuel and Boswell are guests of honour at the opening of the greatest toyshop. However, a sinister statue keeps moving around the town, Shadows are blocking out the stars, murderous elves are lurking, and a rotten black heart is beating a rhythm of revenge.

These novels are a testament to John Connolly's talent for creating captivating and unforgettable characters in a world that is both darkly comic and horrifyingly entertaining.

Weight: 658g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529312072