Pre-Christmas Capers with C. K. McDonnell

Blackwell’s Manchester welcomes back C. K. McDonnell for a frighteningly festive celebration of Ring the Bells, the fifth instalment in his acclaimed Stranger Times series.

This special pre-Christmas evening promises laughter, chaos, and a healthy dose of supernatural mischief as McDonnell and guests dive into the darker side of the festive season.

In Ring the Bells, Christmas is anything but merry for the staff of The Stranger Times. A seemingly routine book club spirals into a triple murder involving a librarian possessed by an otherworldly entity bent on vengeance. With humanity itself on the hit list, and shocking revelations about the Stranger Times team coming to light, the result is a brilliantly unhinged festive tale featuring demon Santas, blood-thirsty books, and the ghost of a legendary nightclub.

Expect an evening of lively discussion, behind-the-scenes insights, and McDonnell’s trademark wit, as one of Manchester’s best-loved comic fantasy writers launches a Christmas adventure like no other.