The Demon's Watch

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Amid the swashbuckling and shoot-outs, the ethos and humour recall the straighter-faced Discworld books * SFX * Mason's writing is lively and engaging, and his message of tolerance is a potent one -- Philip Womack * Literary Review * A hugely entertaining and comic fantasy story that will have young readers enchanted. Conrad Mason has filled his story with characters to rival those in any of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels * Book Zone For Boys * Sparkling and energetic, it's full of wit and comic timing, with piratical idioms galore . . . I think this rip-roaring fantasy adventure is going to win a loyal - and thoroughly deserved - following * The Bookbag * Brilliantly drawn, with wonderfully descriptive passages, and excitement and tension aplenty, this story cleverly intermingles the worlds of humans and mythical beings, so that its hardly seems like a fantasy novel at times -- Steve Pird * The School Librarian * An excellent debut fantasy novel which will entrance readers in its humour, setting and essential humanity, but which is original, witty and wise. Full of pace and unexpected twists it will engage younger readers. -- Tina Massey * Carousel * ...The thing that makes The Demon's Watch a good book, rather than an average one, is the delicate balance between light heartedness and serious suspense. Mason is definitely one to watch . . . I eagerly anticipate the next installment * Behind the Words * Based on The Demon's Watch, his debut novel, Conrad Mason is most definitely an author to watch out for in the future....I loved it! Yet again, David Fickling has struck gold! For me there are two things that really make The Demon's Watch: the characters and the dialogue between them. The two combined make for a hugely entertaining and comic fantasy story that will have young readers enchanted. Conrad Mason has filled his story with characters to rival those in any of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. * Book Zone For Boys * Judging by his debut novel, The Demon's Watch, Conrad Mason is here to stay . . . Comparisons with Terry Pratchett are inevitable * Carousel * This exciting fantasy has well-rounded, likeable characters and a lively, twisting plot, yet it also tackles the issues of acceptance and prejudice * Booktrust *