"The Opera House in Ankh-Morpork is home to music, theatrics, and a harmless masked Ghost. But the seemingly benign spirit may be a psychopathic phantom responsible for a series of bizarre backstage deaths. Now, the operatic debut of a country girl from Lancre named Perdita X-the stage name of Agnes Nitt-is in jeopardy. The problem is, Agnes doesn't quite look the part of an opera star. And there are two witches who want her to return home to join their coven. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg are determined to convince Agnes that life as a witch is more rewarding than the stage-especially since she's expected to hide in the chorus and sing arias while a more petitely presentable soprano mouths the notes. Only now they're caught up in a murder mystery featuring masks and maniacal laughter. Yet no phantasmagoric fiend is going to run off a pair of rural hags after they've seen Ankh-Morpork. After all, the show must go on. The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Maskerade is the fifth book in the Witches series"--
Terry Pratchett
Sir Terry Pratchett was a British author known for his satirical fantasy novels. He is best known for his Discworld series, which consists of over 40 books set in a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle. Pratchett's works combine humor, wit, and social commentary, making them beloved by readers of all ages. His most famous work, "Mort," follows a young man who becomes Death's apprentice. Pratchett's writing style is marked by clever wordplay, quirky characters, and insightful observations about the human condition. He was a prolific writer who won numerous awards for his contributions to literature, and his impact on the fantasy genre is undeniable. Terry Pratchett passed away in 2015, leaving behind a legacy of beloved books that continue to enchant readers around the world.