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The Devils

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The Devils

By: Joe Abercrombie
Narrated by: Steven Pacey
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EUROPE STARES INTO THE ABYSS

Plague and famine stalk the land, greedy princes care for nothing but their own ambitions, and an ancient evil lurks beyond the edges of the map..

When only dark paths lead towards the light - paths the righteous dare not tread - the Chapel of the Holy Expediency steps forward. Its congregation of cursed monsters and convicted heretics will cross every line, commit every sin, and turn every mission into a disastrous bloodbath in the service of the greater good.

Now the hapless Brother Diaz must somehow bind the worst of the worst to a higher cause: to put a thief on the throne of Troy, and unite the sundered church against the coming apocalypse.

WHEN YOU'RE HEADED THROUGH HELL, YOU NEED THE DEVILS ON YOUR SIDE.©2025 Joe Abercrombie Action & Adventure Best of 2025 Dark Fantasy Dragons & Mythical Creatures Epic Fantasy Historical Funny Scary Witty
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The Devils is just an incredibly fun, incredibly action-packed and, by the end, incredibly affecting book. It slammed the living shit out of me
The Devils is Joe Abercrombie at his best: exciting, witty, vicious. History buffs (like me!) will love the fantasy-historical setting overflowing with brilliant little details
Joe Abercrombie is, to me, the undisputed master of creating deep, distinct characters that leap off the page, and never more so than in The Devils. This book is hilarious, profound, tragic, and so thrillingly paced one scarcely has time to breathe between one calamitous adventure and the next. I loved every page, and can't wait to see where the story goes from here. Straight to hell, I hopefully suspect!
Visceral, vivid, and violent, The Devils is exceptionally good. Every page is laced with an edge, an energy, written with a fiercely confident voice that demands and deserves your attention. Packed with insightful commentary and sharp wit, this is a delightfully irreverent tale from a master of his craft. If competing works of fantasy literature are a forest, Abercrombie is a damn flamethrower
Deliciously wicked, surprisingly moving. The Dirty Dozen, but fantasy, and with literal monsters. An irresistible vampire, an undying knight, a not-to-be-f***ed with librarian, and the lustiest, most killy, most entertaining werewolf in fantasy or horror conspire to elevate a turdish thief to the throne of empire in this razor-sharp, genre-bending romp. Abercrombie's best to date. Beware
Devilish fun, an unholy delight. Wielding his trademarked grit and stiletto-sharp prose, Abercrombie is at his bloody best weaving a tale of monstrous heroes who discover the humanity in themselves
Mixing the central conceit of Suicide Squad with Hammer Horror vibes, as viewed via the lens of alternate history, Joe Abercrombie's The Devils is a gore splattered roller coaster ride from start to finish. Probably the most fun you can have reading a fantasy novel
Bloody, eloquent, and so fucking charming!
The Devils is ferociously imagined, and rumbles along with the unstoppable force of a city-burying avalanche. It's also frequently shout-out-loud-with-laughter funny. When it comes to big, shamelessly entertaining fantasy, Abercrombie is in a class of his own
Devilish fun, an unholy delight. Wielding his trademarked grit and stiletto-sharp prose, Abercrombie is at his bloody best weaving a tale of monstrous heroes who discover the humanity in themselves.
The Devils is ferociously imagined, and rumbles along with the unstoppable force of a city-burying avalanche. It's also frequently shout-out-loud-with-laughter funny. When it comes to big, shamelessly entertaining fantasy, Abercrombie is in a class of his own
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Abercrombie's storytelling and Pacey performance both en forme. The Devils gives us an intriguing parallel world, a ragtag fellowship of lovable monsters, a quirky quest, and thrilling action. But it’s the inner monologues and banter—mostly perfect, often wise, always insightful—that make you smile, laugh, and occasionally wince. Classic Abercrombie, with just the right amount of madness.

The Devils

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This book is brilliant, the characters, the plot, the twists & the narration are all spot on & it's one of the funniest books I have ever read

Laughed out loud often

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Love all the characters, the dialogue was amazing. Stephen Pacey is a brilliant narrator

10/10 story and narration

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Steven Pacey was divine in this performance. His narration layered every moment with emotion, menace, and gravitas. Combine that with haunting music between parts? Gooseflesh. Full body.

The Devils is one hell of a journey. A twisted communion of war, faith, and fractured souls. It’s violent, sacrilegious, complex, and so damn good you’ll wish you listened to it sooner. The pacing, the characters, the sheer weight of the story… it hits hard and lingers like a whispered prayer in a burned-down cathedral.

Highly recommended for fans of morally grey chaos, beautifully broken characters, and deeply atmospheric storytelling. I’ll be thinking about this one for a long, long time.

A blood-soaked benediction you won’t forget

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As much as I love Abercrombie and his novels, I could not give this story 5 stars. It was funny, we’ll written, captivating, and I truly enjoyed it. BUT. The characters seemed rather repetitive and shallow, not gaining the same level of depth as you would expect from an Abercrombie novel. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my time listening and reading and give it a solid 4/5 stars.

Steven Pacy, as always, is an 11/10 narrator

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