The Devils (Abercrombie novel)

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The Devils
Cover of The Devils by Joe Abercrombie.jpg
U.S. first edition cover
Author Joe Abercrombie
Audio read by Steven Pacey
LanguageEnglish
Genre Grimdark
Publisher Gollancz
Publication date
6 May 2025
Publication placeLondon
Media typePrint (hardcover, paperback), audio, eBook
Pages565
ISBN 978-1-3996-0356-0 (First edition hardcover)

The Devils is a 2025 grimdark fantasy novel by Joe Abercrombie. [1] [2] It is his first novel since the completion of the Age of Madness trilogy in 2021, and his first novel outside the First Law universe since 2015. The book follows a monk, cursed knight, pirate, werewolf, vampire, magician, and elf who are tasked by the church to escort a former thief to Troy, where she is heir to the throne. It appeared on the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller lists. [3] [4] An audiobook read by Steven Pacey was released alongside the print version. [5] James Cameron purchased rights to a film adaptation. [6]

References

  1. Mullen, Amanda (13 May 2025). "The Devils Review: Joe Abercrombie's New Fantasy Book Is Wickedly Fun & Doesn't Hold Back". ScreenRant. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  2. Berrow, Sally (2 October 2024). "REVIEW: The Devils by Joe Abercrombie". Grimdark Magazine. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  3. "Hardcover Fiction Books - Best Sellers - Books - June 1, 2025 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  4. "Combined Print & E-Book Fiction - Best Sellers - Books - June 1, 2025 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  5. "THE DEVILS by Joe Abercrombie Read by Steven Pacey | Audiobook Review". AudioFile Magazine. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  6. Gajewski, Ryan (2 June 2025). "James Cameron to Write Movie Based on Joe Abercrombie Novel 'The Devils' After Finishing 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 9 July 2025.