Chapter Book · 1998

Carpe Jugulum

Book #23 in the Discworld series

A priest caught between witches and vampires must choose sides in a deadly conflict.

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416 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In Lancre, a modern vampire family seeks to sink their teeth into the future, but they face formidable neighbors. Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and a conflicted Agnes stand in their way. Meanwhile, priest Mightily Oats finds himself caught in the middle, wishing for more than just prayers. Can the witches protect their home, or will the vampires' charm prevail? As tensions rise, alliances are tested, and the fate of Lancre hangs in the balance. Will the power of witchcraft and wit be enough to fend off the stylish undead invaders?

From the publisher

A beautiful hardback edition of the classic Discworld novel In this and indeed other lives there are givers and takers. It’s safe to say that vampires are very much in the latter camp. They don’t have much time for the givers of this world - except perhaps mealtimes - and even less for priests. Mightily Oats has not picked a good time to be a priest. Lancre’s newest residents are a thoroughly modern, sophisticated vampire family. They’ve got style and fancy waistcoats. They’re out of the casket and want a bite of the future. But they haven’t met the neighbours yet: between them and Lancre stand Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg. And Magrat, who is trying to combine witchcraft and nappies. And young Agnes, although she is really in two minds about everything. Mightily Oats knows he has a prayer, but he wishes he had an axe.

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