A Night in the Lonesome October

By: Roger Zelazny

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Paperback | 28 October 2022

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All is not what it seems . . .

In the murky London gloom, a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack prowls the midnight streets with his faithful watchdog Snuff gathering together the grisly ingredients they will need for an upcoming ancient and unearthly rite. For soon after the death of the moon, black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into the world. And all manner of Players, both human and undead, are preparing to participate.

Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut. And now the dread night approaches so let the Game begin.

A Night in the Lonesome October is a satirical novel by Roger Zelazny published in 1993, near the end of his life.

The book is divided in 32 chapters, each representing one "night" in the month of October (plus one "introduction" chapter). The story is told in the first-person, akin to journal entries.

Throughout, 33 full-page illustrations by Gahan Wilson (one per chapter, plus one on the inside back cover) punctuate a tale heavily influenced by H. P. Lovecraft.

About the Author

Roger Zelazny was one of the most revered names in SF and fantasy. During his lifetime he was honoured with numerous prizes, including six Hugo and three Nebula Awards. He died in 1995.

Industry Reviews

'One of Zelazny's most delightful books' Neil Gaiman

'The last great novel by one of the giants of the genre' George R. R. Martin

'A madcap blend of horror tropes and fantasy... There aren't many authors who would set out to write a novel in which the Wolfman and Jack the Ripper were the two heroes... And I'm not sure anyone else could have made it work' Science Fiction Chronicle

'Sparkling, witty, delightful. Zelazny's best for ages, perhaps his best ever' Kirkus Reviews

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