The Creeps
Samuel Johnson is not in a happy place.
He is dating the wrong girl, demons are occupying his spare room, and the town in which he lives appears to be cursed.
But there is some good news on the horizon. After years of neglect, the grand old building that once housed Wreckit & Sons is about to reopen as the greatest toy shop that Biddlecombe has ever seen, and Samuel and his faithful dachshund Boswell are to be the guests of honour at the big event. A splendid time will be had by all, as long as they can ignore the sinister statue that keeps moving around the town, the Shadows that are slowly blocking out the stars, the murderous Christmas elves, and the fact that somewhere in Biddlecombe a rotten black heart is beating a rhythm of revenge.
A trap has been set. The Earth is doomed. The last hope for humanity lies with one young boy and the girl who is secretly in love with him. Oh, and a dog, two demons, four dwarfs, and a very polite monster.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and a Happy End of the World.
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John Connolly
John Connolly’s writing explores the dark corridors where crime, horror, and the supernatural collide. Born in Dublin in 1968, Connolly’s journey into storytelling was anything but predictable. After earning degrees in English and journalism, he started his career as a freelance journalist, contributing to The Irish Times. But it wasn’t long before the allure of fiction pulled him away from articles and into the world of novels.
Connolly’s first novel, Every Dead Thing, marked the beginning of the now-iconic Charlie Parker series, a gripping collection of crime thrillers laced with elements of the supernatural. The novel, praised for its atmospheric tension and deeply flawed characters, earned Connolly the Shamus Award for Best First Private Eye Novel in 2000, making him the first non-American author to receive this honor. This achievement set the stage for a career built on blending crime fiction with darker, almost mythic elements that resonate with fans of both mystery and horror.
Samuel Johnson vs. the Devil
Samuel Johnson vs. the Devil consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
