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Paul Magrs (Author)
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Publication Date: 27 Oct 2011
From olde London Town to the juicy heart of the Big Apple, something is waiting to bite


Shelley didn't expect her posh new boyfriend Daniel to be enthralled by the quintessence of evil. She's preoccupied with the surprise success of Bessie, the oddly lifelike centrepiece of her Manhattan museum show. Her great-aunt Liza is busy ordering spooky old books from the dusty vaults below Charing Cross Road, while her friend Jack prefers brand-new books and his brand-new lover. When a little leather book arrives, Liza finds it repellent, but doesn't realise it's stained with vampire blood - until too late. Its arcane magic brings Bessie to life, and gives Daniel unimaginable power.


As Daniel's supremacy grows, everyone's lives are infected. Soon the vicious vampire infestation rife in NYC threatens to spread to London - and only Bessie and her new friends can stop it...

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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Headline Review (27 Oct 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0755359488
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755359486
  • Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 23.4 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 468,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Gloriously, zanily ludicrous ... unique, idiosyncratic and unclassifiable ... a cliffhanger that promises much in store. It can't come soon enough (Guardian)

The combined talents of Alan Bennett, Angela Carter and The League of Gentlemen (Independent on Sunday)

About the Author

Paul Magrs 'pronounced Mars' was born in the North East of England and lives in Manchester. After teaching English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia and at Manchester Metropolitan University, he now writes full time, and has published fiction for both adults and children, including the acclaimed Brenda and Effie series set in Whitby.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Neck or nothing 29 Sep 2011
By catherine VINE™ VOICE
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This was my first experience of Paul Magrs - novelist, as opposed to scriptwriter, and it was a very pleasant experience indeed.
Unfortunately the homage to 86 Charing Cross rd doesn't last very long, as the delivery of a grimoire to Liza Bathory has all the effect of an IED on her friends and family.
In a world where the presence of vampires, Frankenstein's second bride( I love Bessie),
and supernatural shenanigans by the shed load are just taken in the characters stride ; there are a few moments of WTFery. However you could find far worse ways of spending an autumn evening. I'm sure this is the opener of a new series, so, I'm hoping that with nthe next book, we get to know more of Liza's backstory. All in all good creepy fun.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Gothic Tale 22 Sep 2011
By Brett H TOP 50 REVIEWER
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666 Charing Cross Road introduces us to an interesting and somewhat bizarre group of characters and that is even before the fun starts! Key players are the rather mysterious little old lady, Liza who it is strongly hinted has supernatural powers, her favorite niece, Shelley, who works at the museum, Liza's friend Jack from the Fangtasm Bookshop and Shelley's boyfriend and boss, the rather snobbish Englishman, Daniel. Then there is the real star of the show, The Scottish Bride which is an effigy which Shelley has found in the museum basement and who becomes the centrepiece of the Women and Madness Exhibition.

When Liza obtains an unrequested ancient magical book or grimoire from the London bookstore, all hell breaks loose, literally! From then onwards there is never a dull moment. There is the demonic possession of a newly suave and sophisticated Daniel by the mysterious Mr M. Vampires and zombies abound in an entertaining and sometimes frenetic story which starts on the streets of the Big Apple and crosses the Atlantic for an explosive climax in the heart of London. This is one of those books where there is a clear and unambiguous divide between good and evil and readers are left in no doubt as to which side they should be rooting for.

Strangely the prologue is a chapter which appears later and which is reproduced verbatim. This is an odd beginning as the chapter makes no sense out of context, but makes perfect sense when it appears about 100 pages later. Not sure of the idea behind this.

Clearly there is a lot of mileage in this story as the first in a future series. Liza, Shelley and, of course Bessie, the Scottish Bride are sufficiently interesting characters to make me want to read more of their adventures. This is quite a sophisticated tale unlike many of the vampire genre and there is a strong, darkly humorous undercurrent throughout. It is quite a grown up take on the subject, and if the reader is able to suspend disbelief this is a very enjoyable read.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Unpretentious nonsense 9 Oct 2011
By T. Russell VINE™ VOICE
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This is a beautifully paced piece of nonsense with a sense of style and an entertaining cast of characters. Unlike some authors, Magrs doesn't bore us with lore or learning, but concentrates on the story - possessed loony strives for world mastery - and the book is much the better for it. Both the main settings - New York and London - are brought to life without romanticising and their characteristics are skillfully used as part of the book's charm. You will not, I suspect, agree with the cover's comparisons with Angela Carter or Alan Bennett (Magrs isn't in their league - not yet, anyway) though there is a hint of Gatiss's touch; but this doesn't matter, as I'm as sceptical of such claims as most readers, and this didn't influence my decision to read the book. I found a good yarn, entertainingly told - and that's enough for me in these days of over-hyped, over-extended fantasy trilogies. There is a hint that there could be a follow-up - let us hope the author has the sense to resist the urge.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Charing Cross
Unfortunately I can't write a proper review for this book as I was unable to complete it as I couldn't get into the story.
Published 2 months ago by AngelGoneMad
4.0 out of 5 stars Strong characters, interesting writing
The strength of the story is in the characters. They're mostly ordinary (or seemingly ordinary) people with mundane concerns who encounter the occult and must deal with it as best... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cathy Hill
3.0 out of 5 stars An unusually meh outing for Magrs
As a fan of the Brenda and Effie series, I was expecting to enjoy this far more than I did. The false start doesn't help (we join the book about a third of the way in before... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ray Blake
4.0 out of 5 stars Original and entertaining
I'm not normally terribly keen on books about fantasy, vampires, witches et al - no, I haven't read Twilight! - but I found 666 Charing Cross Road funny, readable and original. Read more
Published 9 months ago by littlepig littlepig
2.0 out of 5 stars Is that it?
I was very disappointed with this book. I wasn't expecting it to be groundbreaking considering the subject matter but I didn't expect it to be quite so cliched and, frankly, a... Read more
Published 9 months ago by L. Holdsworth
3.0 out of 5 stars boring
The first third of this book is quite promising but it quickly loses its way the the plot seems to stall. I persevered to the end which was disappointing. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Hazel
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was hoping for!
When I orginally saw this book, my mind quickly went to 684 Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff, one of my favorite books. Read more
Published 15 months ago by S. A. Broadhurst
3.0 out of 5 stars Characterisation but no plot.
Paul Magrs admits himself (in his blog) that he loves characterisation, and this novel is all about that, including switching viewpoints between characters within scenes which... Read more
Published 15 months ago by N. Mott
4.0 out of 5 stars Transatlantic meets Transylvania
This is the first time I have experienced a Paul Magrs narrative not set within the "Doctor Who" universe. Read more
Published 16 months ago by R. C. McGinlay
4.0 out of 5 stars A light hearted take on the supernatural
666 Charing Cross Road is a light hearted take on the gothic and supernatural. The action is split between London and New York, and starts in Manhattan. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Lucy Felthouse
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