Jack of Shadows. A Night in the Lonesome October

The world where magic and science have divided the planet in half. Where Jack of Shadows, an outcast and thief, hides in the twilight to take revenge on his enemies, gain power, and find an ancient artifact capable of changing the balance of world forces. His path lies through treachery, betrayal, and witchcraft. England in October is especially foggy and mysterious. Especially when it comes time for another round of the Game — a centuries-old confrontation of sorcerers attempting to change the reality of our world by letting in the Ancient Gods. Some want to open the Gates. Others — want to keep them closed. Among the Players are the enigmatic Jack and his loyal dog Nose, as well as a witch, a vampire, a druid, a monk, and a scholar with his assistants. Until the very end, the roles of the participants remain unclear. But every move of any of them could be decisive. The latest volume from the collected works of Roger Zelazny includes novels imbued with magic and irony, mysteries and mysticism — the most fitting mood for the Eve of All Saints.