The Fifth Elephant

Discworld Novel 24

Terry Pratchett

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Penguin (Transworld)
05 September 2023

Fantasy; Fantasy

Series: Discworld Novels

The twenty-fourth Discworld novel and fifth in the City Watch series - revamped with a fresh bold look targeting a new generation of fantasy fans.

'WELL, HE THOUGHT, SO THIS IS DIPLOMACY. IT'S LYING, ONLY FOR A BETTER CLASS OF PEOPLE.'

Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is a long way from home.

Sent as reluctant ambassador to Uberwald, a mysterious region inhabited by dwarfs, vampires and werewolves, Vimes must learn the art of diplomacy. Fast. But when he uncovers a mystery with ties back home, the policeman in him can't help but investigate. What could possibly go wrong?

Well, quite a lot actually. Vimes finds himself on the run through the frozen forests of Uberwald, armed with only his wits and the trousers of Uncle Vanya (don't ask). And if he doesn't make it, there's going to be a terrible war.

But there are monsters on his trail. They're smart. They're fast. They're werewolves.

And they're catching up . . .

'Precisely balanced . . . a cracking comic thriller' The Times

The Fifth Elephant is the fifth book in the City Watch series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.

By: Terry Pratchett
Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 314g
ISBN: 9781804990629
ISBN 10: 1804990620
Series: Discworld Novels
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 05 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. www.terrypratchettbooks.com

Reviews for The Fifth Elephant: (Discworld Novel 24)

Precisely balanced . . . excellent set pieces . . . a cracking comic thriller. * The Times * He would be amusing in any form and his spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction. * Mail on Sunday *