Carpe Jugulum

by Terry Pratchett

First published 1998

When the suave Count and Countess Magpyr bring their modern vampire ways to the quaint kingdom of Lancre, the local witches prepare for an all-out war. As the Magpyrs manipulate the townsfolk and threaten the throne, the coven of Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat Garlick must use every trick in their book to fend off the vampiric invasion and restore balance to their beloved home. This darkly comedic clash of old and new magic pits tradition against temptation in a battle for the very soul of Lancre.

Genres: fantasy, comedy, dark-fantasy, fantasy-romance

Vibes: dark, suspenseful, whimsical

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family

Setting: Lancre

425 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Corgi

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