This door, the Door, is a gateway to Hell - filled with teeming masses of demons and devils, abominations and the unholy, all thirsting for blood, destruction, and death.Īnd there are always people, whether by chance or design, by careful planning or sheer dumb luck, who seek to open the Door or keep it shut. Its deft, understated good humor and spare, poetic prose reaffirm Zelazny as one of fantasy's most skilled practitioners.Every few decades, when the moon is full on the last day of the 10th Month, the fabric of reality thins and a door may be opened. Zelazny's best for ages, perhaps his best ever.' Kirkus Reviews 'A cheerful, witty, well-crafted fantasy. And I'm not sure anyone else could have made it work.' Science Fiction Chronicle 'Sparkling, witty, delightful. There aren't many authors who would set out to write a novel in which the Wolfman and Jack the Ripper were the two heroes. Martin 'A madcap blend of horror tropes and fantasy. Highly recommended.' Editorial reviews: 'The last great novel by one of the giants of the genre.' George R.R. this book is unique the premise, Zelazny's writing and the atmosphere conjured up are something very special indeed.' 'A geek fest extraordinaire with huge wit, warmth and intelligence.' 'An absolute gem - how can you not to like something written from the perspective of Jack the Ripper's super-intelligent dog?! An outstanding example of truly original fiction.' 'This is pure brilliance. Praise for A Night in the Lonesome October: '. And now the dread night approaches - so let the Game begin.

And all manner of Players, both human and undead, are preparing to participate. For soon after the death of the moon, black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into the world. In the murky London gloom, a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack prowls the midnight streets with his faithful watchdog Snuff - gathering together the grisly ingredients they will need for an upcoming ancient and unearthly rite.

'One of Zelazny's most delightful books: Jack the Ripper's dog Snuff narrates a mad game of teams to cause or prevent armageddon.' NEIL GAIMAN All is not what it seems.

A night in the lonesome october