First published 2004
When the cunning Patrician of Ankh-Morpork is found poisoned, Captain Carrot and Commander Vimes of the City Watch must unravel a web of political intrigue and mystical forces. As the investigation delves into the heart of the city's power structure, they confront unsettling truths about leadership, responsibility, and the fragility of order in a world where even the mightiest institutions have feet of clay.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, political-thriller, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, investigation, political-corruption
Period: 1970-
357 pages · Mass Market Paperback · HarTorch