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A SHIVERING OF WORLDS

Deep in the Chalk, something is stirring. The owls and the foxes can sense it, and Tiffany Aching feels it in her boots. An old enemy is gathering strength.

This is a time of endings and beginnings, old friends and new, a blurring of edges and a shifting of power. Now Tiffany stands between the light and the dark, the good and the bad.

As the fairy horde prepares for invasion, Tiffany must summon all the witches to stand with her. To protect the land. Her land.

There will be a reckoning . . .

THE FINAL DISCWORLD NOVEL. Narrated by Tony Robinson.

 Fantasy Fiction Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Satire Science Fiction & Fantasy Comedy

Critic reviews

This isn’t just a great Discworld book, it’s extraordinary . . . A magnificent sign-off.
From the shadow of dementia, a brilliant novel shines: Terry Pratchett's last book is a funny, fearless farewell . . . This is a book worth reading twice in quick succession. (Christopher Stevens)
A joyful sign-off from a master of fantasy fiction . . . High-octane literary enjoyment. (Nicholas Tucker)
Terry Pratchett was never so witty, direct and generous as in this, his final Discworld novel.
The Shepherd’s Crown is a sometimes sad, often funny and eminently suitable testament to the life and career of Terry Pratchett. (David Barnett)
A crowning achievement for Terry Pratchett and his Discworld . . . This is a book for all ages, the tour de force of one of the English language’s greatest authors, who, in the midst of encroaching darkness and facing so many terrors of his own, has contrived to astound us one last time with his craft.
This final book stands among the very best of [Pratchett's] work . . . An exceptionally crafted finale from one of the greats
Pratchett's final work is a tour de force of compassion, great wit, and gleeful storytelling.
A worthy crown to Terry Pratchett’s phenomenal artistic achievement. (Michael Dirda)
The last Discworld offering is a poignant farewell, both to Pratchett's readership and to his extraordinary world. (Imogen Russell Williams)
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the final one. seems like i'd never heard me self type that. but i guess that is the way of things

Great

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Great books are crafted by great minds and we have lost a great one. The book was again a great triumph over adversity

Great read and a found and sad farewell,

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Shepherd's Crown (Abridged) to be better than the print version?

The written text is better as has more detail but I wanted to hear Tony Robinson tell the final tale.

What did you like best about this story?

There is much bittersweet sentiment and I admit to a little cry every now and again thats never happened with a discworld book before!

What does Tony Robinson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Tony's voice has been the voice of many a Pratchett book to me, no more so than the Nac mac feegals!

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

A few teary moments but a flood at the end!

A fitting end

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I wish I was as elequant as TP, whatever I say can't do him justice - loved everything about it

Lost for words

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I’ve lost count of the times I have listened to this story. It never dulls and Tony Robinson’s narrating is the absolute best

Sublime reading of a wonderful book

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