Терри Пратчетт: Hogfather

Who would want to harm Discworld s most beloved icon? Very few things are held sacred in this twisted, corrupt, heartless — and oddly familiar — universe, but the Hogfather is one of them. Yet here it is, Hogswatchnight, that most joyous and acquisitive of times, and the jolly old, red-suited gift-giver has vanished without a trace. And there s something shady going on involving an uncommonly psychotic member of the Assassins Guild and certain representatives of Ankh-Morpork s rather extensive criminal element. Suddenly Discworld s entire myth system is unraveling at an alarming rate. Drastic measures must be taken, which is why Death himself is taking up the reins of the fat man s vacated sleigh… which, in turn, has Death s level-headed granddaughter, Susan, racing to unravel the nasty, humbuggian mess before the holiday season goes straight to hell and takes everyone along with it.