Hogfather

Book • 1996
In this 20th Discworld novel, the Hogfather, a mythical creature akin to Father Christmas, has been targeted by the Auditors of Reality.

The Auditors hire the Assassin's Guild to eliminate the Hogfather, leading to a series of events where Death takes on the Hogfather's role and his granddaughter Susan Sto Helit embarks on a mission to find and rescue the Hogfather.

The story explores themes of belief, tradition, and the importance of mythological figures in maintaining societal balance.

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Mentioned by Robert Lamb as the author of "The Hogfather", a book referenced in a discussion about blood sacrifice.
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