"Soul Music" is a fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett that follows the story of a young girl named Susan Sto Helit, who is the granddaughter of Death. The plot revolves around the emergence of "Music With Rocks In," a new genre that influences the world of Discworld profoundly. The novel explores how this music brings both joy and chaos, attracting powerful figures and unwanted attention from Death himself.
The central theme revolves around the impact of music on life and death, as the characters navigate through a whirlwind of challenges brought about by the rising popularity of this new sound. As Susan grapples with her identity and responsibilities, she finds herself drawn into the world of music, where she must confront unconventional ideas about existence and mortality.