{"title":"Joe Pasquale","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJoe Pasquale | Caffeine Nights Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoe Pasquale is one of Britain's best-loved comedians — and one of its most surprising horror authors. His Caffeine Nights titles are unlike anything else in the genre: illustrated horror short story collections that are as darkly funny as they are genuinely unsettling, written with the instinct of a performer who understands timing, tension, and the fine line between laughter and dread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Books\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeadknobs \u0026amp; Doomsticks\u003c\/em\u003e is the collection that started it all — a series of illustrated horror short stories that subvert expectations at every turn. Pasquale's voice is unmistakable: warm, mischievous, and capable of wrong-footing you completely just when you think you know where a story is going. A second volume, \u003cem\u003eDeadknobs \u0026amp; Doomsticks 2: Tales from the Lockdown\u003c\/em\u003e, was also published and found dark humour and genuine horror in equal measure in stories written during the pandemic. Watch this space for news on future editions of both volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are not straightforward horror collections. Pasquale's books occupy a unique space — part comedy, part chiller, entirely original. They are perfect for readers who want something that defies easy categorisation, and for horror fans who appreciate a writer willing to take risks with tone and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Joe Pasquale's fiction actually scary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — despite the comedic elements, the \u003cem\u003eDeadknobs \u0026amp; Doomsticks\u003c\/em\u003e collections contain genuinely unsettling stories. The humour and the horror work together rather than against each other, which is what makes them so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Deadknobs \u0026amp; Doomsticks 2 available to buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume 2 is currently out of print. Sign up to the Caffeine Nights newsletter to be the first to hear about any future editions of both volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"deadknobs-doomsticks-joe-pasquale","title":"Deadknobs \u0026 Doomsticks - Horror Short stories and illustrations by Joe Pasquale","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeadknobs And Doomsticks is a collection of thirteen illustrated short horror stories by I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here's 'King of the Jungle' and one of the UK's favourite comedians, Joe Pasquale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanging from the darkly bizarre to the horrifically surreal, many of the stories are laced with a theme of bullying and bullies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark undertones and malevolent overtones interweave with characters and situations that pull the reader to the edge of their seat. Wit and black humour is prevalent through the stories, each with a delicious payoff for the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Pasquale shows that where there is laughter there is also a dark and disturbing voice that is drawn to the horror genre to find its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith colour illustrations by the author, this collection shows a rich depth of talent as an artist and author. Joe shows he has as unique a voice in the world of horror writing, as it is in comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/9507\/1053\/files\/D_D_1704754086659c7ba64e18c9542.jpg?v=1704754089\" alt=\"Deadknobs \u0026amp; Doomsticks by Joe Pasquale\" width=\"260\" height=\"175\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caffeine Nights","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28998996328525,"sku":"CN-19-05","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/9507\/1053\/files\/Deadknobs-_-Doomsticks---Horror-Short-stories-and-illustrations-by-Joe-Pasquale-Caffeine-Nights-1686771498.jpg?v=1686771499"}],"url":"https:\/\/caffeinenightsbooks.com\/collections\/joe-pasquale.oembed","provider":"Caffeine Nights Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}