Pratchett sold his very first novel when he was only thirteen years of age.ĭiscworld Series AwardsRegarded as one of the top English language satirists, Terrence Pratchett is one of the most decorated authors who has not only scooped numerous literary awards but has also been named as a British Empire Officer for his contribution to literature. The series of books have often comic in style, although they also deal with more serious topics and darker themes.Sir, Terrence Pratchett was an English writer of fantasy novels especially comic books. However, with over 40 books in the Discworld series alone, along with other related products such as maps, science books and companions, fans of the Discworld series are never short of reading material.The Discworld series of books are a series of fantasy books written by the late Terry Pratchett which take place on the realm of the Discworld – a planet the shape of a disc floating through space, supported by four elephants, floating through space on the back of a giant turtle, the Great A’Tuin.

The book was completed in the middle of 2014, and was released posthumously after the death of author Terry Pratchett in September 2015.Sadly, after Pratchett’s passing, his daughter, Rhiannon announced that although there would be spin-offs and tie-ins that may be released in the future, there would be no more books released in the Discworld series. In fact, the last book to be publish in the Discworld series is The Shepherd’s Crown, featuring Tiffany Aching.

The final books in the City Watch series, and the storyline of Sam Vimes are Monstrous Regiment, Thud!, Snuff and Raising Steam.There are other characters that get their own series of adventures in the Discworld series, such as Death, The Witches, The Wizards and Tiffany Aching. The Fifth Elephant and The Truth are the next books in the City Watch series, then The Last Hero and Night Watch. The City watch first feature in Guards! Men At Arms is the next book to feature Sam Vimes and the City Watch, followed by Feet of Clay and Jingo. Vimes epitomises the every-man in his role as a guard in the City Watch, before he rises through the ranks due to his bravery and courage, as well as his great ability to solve crimes. He is also followed around by the monstrous Luggage, a massive trunk on legs which has a predisposition for violence.Perhaps the other beloved character in the Discworld series is that of Sam Vimes and his City Watch.

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