Mort

Mort is the fourth book in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, a long-running comic fantasy sequence set on a flat, disc-shaped world. In this installment, Death — one of the recurring figures of the Discworld universe — takes on an apprentice named Mort. The central premise follows Mort as an individual thinker navigating the duties and consequences that come with working alongside a personified Death, a role that carries considerable implications for the natural order of the world.

The book is a novel-length work of fantasy fiction, continuing a series that spans dozens of volumes. As the fourth entry in the Discworld sequence, it features the same satirical, comedic framework associated with the broader series. It is generally marketed toward adult readers, though its accessible tone has historically drawn readers across a range of ages. Prior familiarity with the Discworld setting is not strictly required, as individual books often function as largely standalone narratives within the larger world.