The Portable Door
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4.1 • 45 Ratings
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
THE PORTABLE DOOR is the first novel set in the magical offices of J. W. Wells. Now a majorly fantastical movie starring Sam Neill, Christoph Waltz, and Miranda Otto.
“Tom Holt may be the most imaginative satirist to land on our shores since Douglas Adams.” — Christopher Moore, New York Times bestselling author
Starting a new job is always stressful (especially when you don't want one), but when Paul Carpenter arrives at the office of J. W. Wells he has no idea what trouble lies in store. He is about to discover that the apparently respectable establishment now paying his salary is a front for a deeply sinister organization. It seems that half the time his bosses are away with the fairies. But they're not, of course.
They're away with the goblins.
The J.W. Wells & Co. Series:
The Portable Door
In Your Dreams
Earth, Air, Fire and Custard
You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps
The Better Mousetrap
May Contain Traces of Magic
Other titles from Tom Holt:
Doughnut
When It's A Jar
The Outsorcerer's Apprentice
The Good, the Bad and the Smug
The Management Style of the Supreme Beings
An Orc on the Wild Side
Holt Writing as K. J. Parker:
Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City
How To Rule An Empire and Get Away With It
A Practical Guide to Conquering the World
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
We were tickled by this witty urban fantasy set in the heart of London. When underachiever Paul Carpenter lands a job with the mysterious J. W. Wells & Co. after an extremely awkward interview, he’s both thrilled and gobsmacked. But soon, he and his new co-worker and love interest, Sophie, begin to realize that something wondrous and bizarre is happening behind the scenes at the office—something that might be dangerous. Author Tom Holt weaves faerie magic with workplace satire in this brilliantly fun adventure. The novel’s mystical mayhem, wild dreamscapes, and surprisingly complex dive into the world of goblin office politics all reminded us of irreverent works like The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Doctor Who. Packed full of workplace shenanigans, otherworldly mischief, and clever humor, The Portable Door is pure fun (not to mention the start to a delightful series).
Customer Reviews
Garbage
Might be the single worst book I have ever read. I forced myself to finish. Total garbage