If local shops don't have it, I recommend thriftbooks.com. I've been using them to fill our library with hardcovers and my last two hardcover books were library quality.
We can see here, Mitch the Lich is using transference magic to pass his stroke on to his aide.
I would also like an answer to this question.
If Chris Cornell was still with us, I would like to think he'd choose this as his next album cover.
Dude, I would read the shit out of that. Neil, the researcher. LL cool J, the muscle. Bowie, the spectral investigator. Throw in an animal companion that talks for some reason and you have a solid mystery crew.
Any idea if they plan to bring the production to the USA? Loved the book and I love theatre so this is a most welcomed combination.