Synopsis Susan and her grandfather, Death, are back in this sendup of Christmas and childhood myths (Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, etc.), part of the long-running fantasy series set on the Discworld. An insane assassin commissioned by the auditors of reality kills the Hogfather, the kindly, overweight man who brings pork products to good people every Hogswatchnight. Death attempts to act as temporary replacement, although his skeleton doesn't fit very well into the fat man's suit, and his "HO. HO. HO," needs a lot of work. Meanwhile Susan follows a trail of a kidnapped tooth fairy in the hopes of catching the assassin before he can fulfill the rest of his hideous plan. (American readers should note that Hogswatchnight is a play on words: Hogamany is the Scots celebration of the New Year.)
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1999-10-01 | | Series: | Discworld Series | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Length: | 354 pages | | Height: | 6.8 in | | Width: | 4.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 6.4 oz |
Publisher's Note In this new satirical novel from Discworld, the jolly Hogfather, who brings presents to all the children on Hogswatchnight, mysteriously disappears. The grim specter of Death must take his place, leaving the annual celebration in jeopardy.
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