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Review Summaries
"In 19th century London a group of magically-gifted people, along with their animal familiars, see a possible gate for the Elder Gods to re-enter this world. Some seek to open the gate while others seek to close it. Snuff, the familiar of the urbane murderer Jack, observes the proceedings and tries to see how the final events will occur."
Eric Garbe, Resident Roger Zelazny Scholar
"The time is right for the return of the elder gods, and the battle that will decide the fate of the world will take place on the outskirts of London. A strange cast of characters -- wizards, witches, druids, killers, mad scientists, vampires, and werewolves -- converge to gather ingredients for their respective spells. Some will try to open the way, some will try to close it; but who is playing on each side, and, more importantly, who is playing both? It's up to Jack the Ripper and his faithful dog Snuff to unravel the mystery and save mankind."
Adam Hindman, Resident Roger Zelazny Scholar
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Plot
Tone of book
- very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy story on current Earth
Tech./$$$/Info hunt
Yes
Stealing/recovering/destroying
- magical artifact
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- killer
Age:
- long lived adults
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- can talk to animals
- super strength
- can cast many different spells
- is very quick
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
- obsessed
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
- an organization
Age:
- 40's-50's
- long-lived adults
Profession/status:
- religious figure
- mage/magician
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- can talk to animals
- can cast all sorts of spells
Eccentric:
Yes
- obsessed
- deluded
- emotionally unstable
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
- an average amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- healthy but a geeky weakling
Setting
Terrain
- Domed/Underground City
Earth setting:
- 19th century
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 1st
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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