This week's can't wait to read selection is:
The Infernals by John Connolly
Atria Books
October 18, 2011
320 pages
From New York Times bestselling author John Connolly, a wonderfully strange and brilliant novel about a boy, his dog, and their struggle to escape the wrath of demons. Young Samuel Johnson is in trouble. Not only is his eyesight so poor that he mistakenly asks out a letter box on a date, but an angry demon is seeking revenge for Samuel’s part in foiling the invasion of Earth by the forces of evil. It wants to get its claws on Samuel, and when Samuel and his faithful dachshund, Boswell, are pulled through a portal into the dark realm, the home of the Infernals, it gets its chance.
But catching Samuel is not going to be easy, for the Infernals have not reckoned on the bravery and cleverness of a boy and his dog, or the loyalty of Samuel’s friend, the hapless demon Nurd, or the presence of two clueless policemen and the unlucky, if cheerfully optimistic, driver of an ice-cream van.
Most of all, no one has planned on the intervention of an unexpected band of little men, for Samuel and Boswell are not the only inhabitants of Earth who have found themselves in the underworld. If you thought demons were frightening, just wait until you meet Mr. Merryweather’s Elves. . . .
I've never read John Connolly before, but this sounds like my kind of book.
12 comments:
super creepy cover!!
That sounds completely bonkers, I love it :D
Yes! Bonkers! That's it. It reminds me of "Fated" by S.G. Browne. I really liked that book and think this one would have a similar silliness. At least I hope so.
A boy and his dog fighting demons, love it! Great pick!
sounds like an interesting book.
Have a great day!!
Kyanara from Laced Little Muffin's reading Corner
I have also never read John Connolly before but he's very popular so he must be a good writer. This one sounds interesting.
Giselle
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I've seen his books on the shelf but, for whatever reason, never really picked one up. You're right, though, this does sound great.
Here's my WOW for this week.
I've heard really good things about this one, but I didn't care that much for the first book I read by him.
Sounds scary.
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday_28.html
LOL what a crazy synopsis! This sounds like a great read...and of course I'm a sucker for a story with a dog!
Here's my WOW: Goldilox and the Three Weres WOW
Goldilox :)
"The Gates" (prequel of The Infernals) was and is on my "to read" list since I started with Connollys Charlie Parker series.
The series has a growing touch of the supernatural in it. I strongly recommend his Parker series ...
Sounds like a good read, nice cover. New follower.
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