The Devils

By: Joe Abercrombie

Narrated by: Steven Pacey

“Steven Pacey’s performance brings the story to life. Listeners will be on the edge of their seats.”—Booklist (starred review)

A brand-new epic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie, featuring a notorious band of anti-heroes on a delightfully bloody and raucous journey

Holy work sometimes requires unholy deeds.

Brother Diaz has been summoned to the Sacred City, where he is certain a commendation and grand holy assignment awaits him. But his new flock is made up of unrepentant murderers, practitioners of ghastly magic, and outright monsters. The mission he is tasked with will require bloody measures from them all in order to achieve its righteous ends.

Elves lurk at our borders and hunger for our flesh, while greedy princes care for nothing but their own ambitions and comfort. With a hellish journey before him, it's a good thing Brother Diaz has the devils on his side.

This program features original credits music.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.

©2025 Joe Abercrombie (P)2025 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“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.”—Django Wexler, author of How to Become a Dark Lord and Die Trying

“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.”—Pierce Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Rising

“The Devils by Joe Abercrombie, the first in a new series, 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.”—Joe Hill, author of Heart-Shaped Box

Style of writing

My favorite author as well as one of my favorite narrators his first law series is what got me into audiobooks I enjoyed every minute thus far and look forward to future works

Being realistic

Say one thing about Joe Abercrombie, say he knows how to write. Steven Pacey is fantastic as usual. Not the most original review, but you have to be realistic about these things, after all...

say this for Joe, say henis an awesome writer

another great book. Holy shit what an amazing first installment to a new trilogy. I will be listening to it again, probably as soon as it ends.

Abercrombie strikes again

Yet another brilliant series in the making. This one grabbed me from the very first scenes and didn’t let go of my attention to the very end. I just adore his prose, his characters, his humor. I actually laughed out loud or marveled at his turn of phrase many, many, times. Which speaks to just how deeply I was absorbed into the story. Another excellent addition to abercrombies works.

Abercrombie's best journey yet

Funny, epic, fun, brutal, endearing. Joe brought all his storytelling skills for this one and Steven Pacey voiced it to life. A journey I'm bummed is over. For now.

Abercrombie delivers again.

interesting and engaging right from the start. The characters are incredibly written and so easy to root for even as imperfect as they are. Also Steven Pacey could read me a dictionary and I’d love it.

My very first Abercrombie book and I absolutely loved it!

What a ride. His prose and characters are absolutely amazing and the narrator is one of the best I’ve listened too. I highly recommend this book and 10/10 will be getting book two as soon as it’s available.

Action packed and great frenetic pacing

A white knuckle fantasy ride reminiscent of 80s fantasy movies rife with action and celluloid pulp I loved it.

A good beginning?

Steven Pacey's narration is superb as always, and brings Abercrombie's fascinating characters to life.

Sooooooo good!!

Joe A is simply in a class of his own. Write more quickly!!!! I need another asap.