A Night in the Lonesome October

by Roger Zelazny

First published 1993

It's October 31st, and the cosmic forces of good and evil are gathering in a hidden ritual that will decide the fate of the world. Snuff, the guard dog of the notorious Jack the Ripper, must accompany his master on a month-long quest to collect magical artifacts and fend off deadly rivals. As the tension mounts and the moon grows full, Snuff must use his occult calculations to navigate a shadowy world of witches, werewolves, and ancient powers before the final showdown on Halloween night. In the end, Snuff's loyalty and bravery may be the only thing standing between our world and unspeakable darkness.

Genres: mystery, fantasy, horror, supernatural

Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful

Tropes: found-family, supernatural-investigation

Setting: England, London

Period: 1800s, Halloween, October

Paperback · Farrago

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