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Spanky Paperback – 8 Jun. 1995

by Christopher Fowler (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 124 ratings
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23-year-old Martyn has a dead-end job, a miserable family, few friends, and no love life. Then he meets a Spancialosaphus Lacrimosae, his own personal demon. Spanky's friendship brings confidence, the good life, a better job, a girlfriend. But Spanky is a demon, and Martyn has a price to pay.
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  1. Print length
    352 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Sphere
  4. Publication date
    8 Jun. 1995
  5. Dimensions
    11.43 x 2.54 x 17.78 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0751506990
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0751506990
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Customers enjoy the book's readability and find it an enjoyable escapism experience. They appreciate the cover design.

"...books and give them to my friends as I wanted them to experience this fab read. Each and every one of them loved it...." Read more

"What a great cover . May be the story wasnt as sexy or explicit as it made me think it was going to be ...." Read more

"Great condition and wonderful book. better than when I first read it in the 90s. still full of charm. what a shame they never did make the film...." Read more

"Another thoroughly entertaining read. I couldn't put it down. The trouble was I was finished too soon. Again another book of pure escapism...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the storytelling. They find the story exciting and memorable, even when it gets scary.

"...Ignore the slow start, once the scary bits kick in the story becomes exciting . The indian restaurant scene is particulary vivid ." Read more

"...I read Mr Fowlers books because they are fun ,entertaining and a thoroughly good read. So far I haven't been disappointed...." Read more

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Fallen Angel
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Martyn Ross is Mr Everyman . Then he meets Spanky a diabolically handsome charmer who transforms his life , helping him find success with women + wealth !!But there's a price to pay . Spanky's running out of time fast . He needs to take possession of Martyn's body before its too late !soon the bromance is over + its man versus monster !!
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  • yvette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 March 2013
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    This is a book that both guys and girls can read. I bought this and loved every page of it. The only reason I read it was the shadow if the wings that gripped me. I wanted to find out if the wings represented good or evil. I have had to buy 6 more of these books and give them to my friends as I wanted them to experience this fab read. Each and every one of them loved it. I have read it 3 times and love it every time. Such a shame that it does not come in kindle form.
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  • cartoon
    4.0 out of 5 stars what a great cover
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 July 2011
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    What a great cover . May be the story wasnt as sexy or explicit as it made me think it was going to be . Especially as there are thanks to the Dangerous girls club in the acknowledgements , I was expecting more sleaze or kink . Still it is a fun read . Ignore the slow start, once the scary bits kick in the story becomes exciting . The indian restaurant scene is particulary vivid .
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  • Victoria
    5.0 out of 5 stars still memorable and entertaining.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2018
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    Great condition and wonderful book. better than when I first read it in the 90s. still full of charm. what a shame they never did make the film. Rupert Everet would have made the perfect Spanky,
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  • mayanguy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 December 2013
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    Another thoroughly entertaining read. I couldn't put it down. The trouble was I was finished too soon. Again another book of pure escapism. I read Mr Fowlers books because they are fun ,entertaining and a thoroughly good read. So far I haven't been disappointed. Everyone needs a little escapism now and then
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  • Brett Lawrence
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 January 2015
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    Fantastic book. Its really different in a good way
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  • Kirsty
    4.0 out of 5 stars Spanky
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 June 2017
    This is a twist on the Faustian pact. There's an interesting introduction at the beginning of this version which explains how the book came about, how it was originally bought to be made into a film. The falling apart of that deal led to the development of the authors best selling detective series. Funny where life leads is isn't it? There's a saying that is you're turned down for something it's because better things are on the way. Very true in this case

    The book itself is set in the 80/90s when greed was good. I have to admit I did keep forgetting that and wondering why Martin has to keep looking for a phone box! Phone box aside there's some frightening parallels with today's society. As much as the old hippies like me want love and peace there's still a huge amount of people obsessed with owning things, possessions and the needs of the few seem far more important than the needs of the many (stealing a bit of general election slogan there oops). I can just see some poor, down trodden person being blindsided into the idea of a better life without spotting the potential consequences. Nothing in life is free. Martin kind of questions that but then gives in to the idea of a better job, flat, girlfriend and not spotting all the good things that are under his nose until it's too late.

    Really what he needed was a life coach (like me) not a daemon!

    There's a good mix of fantasy and horror with Martin in a battle to not become possessed and Spanky's increasingly horrific methods to win the opportunity to take over his body. It's a great book, recommended
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  • J. Lesley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Favorite author, different genre.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 May 2017
    I received an e-ARC of this novel through NetGalley and Random House Publishing Hydra. Thank you.

    One of my favorite authors of mystery novels is Christopher Fowler. When I saw he had written some horror stories I was intrigued and wanted to try one. Actually I read Roofworld also, but that's for another review. Interesting information was revealed early on when I found this book was originally published in 1994 and when I read the Introduction by Fowler. It was a revelation to see how his experiences with this novel ultimately led to him writing the hugely successful Bryant & May mysteries. I enjoy reading a horror story every once in a while and I definitely enjoyed reading this one, but after realizing how close readers came to being deprived of the Bryant & May books I can't help but be glad things didn't turn out so well for Spanky.

    Right away the reader can see that this novel will be filled with black humor with the most obvious example being the name of this daemon, Spanky. Spanky assures Martyn Ross that he is a daemon, not a demon, with the difference being that Spanky wants to be Martyn's muse. He even gives examples of famous people down through history who have allowed their muse to give them a little hand up to utilize their genius. Martyn Ross would never be described as a genius of anything but he is a plodder and he wants desperately to change his life because he is discontented with it all. The only thing he has going for him is his understated attractiveness but he is smart enough to tell Spanky that he will not trade his soul in exchange for having a muse who can give him all the best in life. Spanky is quick to assure Martyn that he isn't interested in Martyn's soul.

    This was quite a good read even though it took a full 50% of the book for Martyn to wake up and smell the daemon. Once the blinkers were off, though, the author definitely delivered a worthwhile addition to the horror genre. This story didn't give me shivers down my spine. It also didn't make me afraid to turn the lights off when I went to bed. I found it to be more engaging my attention to find out how Fowler was going to end the situation Martyn found himself in. I wasn't sure up until the final moment what was going to happen and I count that as a worthy accomplishment by an author.
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  • Dorian Gray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fallen Angel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 January 2020
    Martyn Ross is Mr Everyman . Then he meets Spanky a diabolically handsome charmer who transforms his life , helping him find success with women + wealth !!

    But there's a price to pay . Spanky's running out of time fast . He needs to take possession of Martyn's body before its too late !

    soon the bromance is over + its man versus monster !!
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    Dorian Gray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fallen Angel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 January 2020
    Martyn Ross is Mr Everyman . Then he meets Spanky a diabolically handsome charmer who transforms his life , helping him find success with women + wealth !!

    But there's a price to pay . Spanky's running out of time fast . He needs to take possession of Martyn's body before its too late !

    soon the bromance is over + its man versus monster !!
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  • l wyrick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put this down
    Reviewed in the United States on 21 November 2017
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    What a story, fast paced the demon that grants your wishes with a high price to pay. So believable, I will wonder about this often. Demons walking among us....
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