In Terry Pratchett's Reaper Man (Corgi, £5.99 in the UK) "Death" has been exiled from his lands, because the powers that be fear he is developing a personality . . . which could be fatal! For his numerous aeons of servitude, he is allowed to hold on to his steed, Blinky, when he is sent to the disc-world where he gets a job harvesting corn. Chaos of the funniest kind ensues. Windle Poons, a wizard awaiting death, dies and because death has been sacked, re-enters his body and becomes undead. As do many others. A truly hilarious read; get it, it's brilliant!