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Between Two Fires

by Christopher Buehlman

4.1 out of 5, from 634 ratings from Hardcover readers

In plague-ravaged France in 1348, a knight meets a young girl who seems to have strange knowledge. They travel through a ruined countryside while angels and demons take an interest in her fate.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2012
Pace
Medium
Length
Medium
Pages
436
Format
Standalone
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Read this if you like grim medieval horror with grit, black humour and a touch of the apocalyptic.

Skip this if you want comfort or hope, as the tone is bleak and the imagery is graphic.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death
  • Gore
  • Pandemic

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Child death
  • Sexual assault
  • War
  • Sexual violence
  • Sexism
  • Rape
  • Cursing
  • Misogyny

Quick answers about Between Two Fires

What is Between Two Fires about?
In plague-ravaged France in 1348, a knight meets a young girl who seems to have strange knowledge. They travel through a ruined countryside while angels and demons take an interest in her fate.
Who should read Between Two Fires?
Read it if you like grim medieval horror with grit, black humour and a touch of the apocalyptic. Skip it if you want comfort or hope, as the tone is bleak and the imagery is graphic.
How long and how fast is Between Two Fires?
It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 436 pages, first published in 2012.
Does Between Two Fires have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Death, Gore, Pandemic.
Can I borrow Between Two Fires for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Between Two Fires; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Between Two Fires?
Readers who liked it often move on to The Name of the Rose, The Plague, The Historian.

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