Many consider it the best of the fantasy master's novels. First published in 1993, it was Zelazny's last book prior to his untimely death. It is brave, devoted Snuff who must calculate the patterns of the Game and keep track of the Players-the witch, the mad monk, the vengeful vicar, the Count who sleeps by day, the Good Doctor and the hulking Experiment Man he fashioned from human body parts, and a wild-card American named Larry Talbot-all the while keeping Things at bay and staying a leap ahead of the Great Detective, who knows quite a bit more than he lets on.īoldly original and wildly entertaining, A Night in the Lonesome October is a darkly sparkling gem, an amalgam of horror, humor, mystery, and fantasy. All manner of participants, both human and not, are gathering with their ancient tools and their animal familiars in preparation for the dread night. Its deft, understated good humor and spare, poetic prose reaffirm Zelazny as one of fantasy''s most skilled practitioners.Loyally accompanying a mysterious knife-wielding gentleman named Jack on his midnight rounds through the murky streets of London, good dog Snuff is busy helping his master collect the grisly ingredients needed for an unearthly rite that will take place not long after the death of the moon. Kirkus ReviewsĪ cheerful, witty, well-crafted fantasy. Zelazny''s best for ages, perhaps his best ever. And I''m not sure anyone else could have made it work. 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. MartinĪ madcap blend of horror tropes and fantasy. The last great novel by one of the giants of the genre.

this book is unique the premise, Zelazny''s writing and the atmosphere conjured up are something very special indeed.Ī geek fest extraordinaire with huge wit, warmth and intelligence.Īn 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. 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.

A lonesome night in october