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Guards! Guards! is a fantasy novel written by Terry Pratchett, which is part of his Discworld series. The book follows the story of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch as they try to solve a conspiracy that involves dragons and the overthrowing of the city's Patrician.

The main characters of the book are Captain Vimes, a hardened, cynical and alcoholic policeman; Sergeant Colon, a bumbling and cowardly sergeant; and Corporal Nobbs, a thief-turned-policeman. The Watch's newest recruit, Carrot, is a tall and strong young man who was raised by dwarves and is deeply committed to justice and doing what is right.

The story begins with the summoning of a dragon by a group of people who want to use it to overthrow the Patrician of Ankh-Morpork. However, things do not go according to plan and the dragon soon becomes a threat to the entire city. The City Watch is called in to deal with the problem, but they are ill-prepared and under-equipped to handle a dragon.

As the story progresses, the City Watch faces numerous challenges and obstacles as they try to stop the dragon and uncover the conspiracy. They are aided by Lady Sybil Ramkin, a wealthy dragon-breeder, who becomes a love interest for Captain Vimes.

Pratchett's writing is witty and satirical, and he cleverly parodies various aspects of modern society through the lens of a fantasy world. The book also has elements of mystery and intrigue, as the characters uncover clues and piece together the conspiracy.

Overall, Guards! Guards! is an entertaining and enjoyable read for fans of fantasy and humor. The characters are well-developed and likable, and the story is engaging and unpredictable. The audiobook version is narrated by Nigel Planer, who does an excellent job of bringing the characters and the world of Discworld to life.