The Devils (Abercrombie novel)
U.S. first edition cover | |
| Author | Joe Abercrombie |
|---|---|
| Audio read by | Steven Pacey |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Grimdark |
| Publisher | Gollancz |
Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Publication place | London |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback), audio, eBook |
| Pages | 565 |
| 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ Berrow, Sally (2 October 2024). "REVIEW: The Devils by Joe Abercrombie". Grimdark Magazine. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "Hardcover Fiction Books - Best Sellers - Books - June 1, 2025 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "THE DEVILS by Joe Abercrombie Read by Steven Pacey | Audiobook Review". AudioFile Magazine. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ 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.