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The Devils
A standalone fantasy from Joe Abercrombie in which a mismatched crew of outcasts and misfits is thrown together for a dangerous errand. Expect his usual bleak humour and sudden brutality.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2025
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 547
- Format
- Book 1 of 1 in The Devils
Read this if you like fantasy full of sarcastic, flawed people who bicker while the situation gets worse.
Skip this if you prefer noble heroes and clean victories, or you dislike graphic violence and crude language.
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Quick answers about The Devils
- What is The Devils about?
- A standalone fantasy from Joe Abercrombie in which a mismatched crew of outcasts and misfits is thrown together for a dangerous errand. Expect his usual bleak humour and sudden brutality.
- Who should read The Devils?
- Read it if you like fantasy full of sarcastic, flawed people who bicker while the situation gets worse. Skip it if you prefer noble heroes and clean victories, or you dislike graphic violence and crude language.
- How long and how fast is The Devils?
- It is a fast-paced, long read of about 547 pages, first published in 2025.
- Does The Devils have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow The Devils for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Devils; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after The Devils?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Blade Itself, The Lies of Locke Lamora, The Black Company.
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
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The Black Company
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