The Devil You Know (Felix Castor, #1)
by Mike Carey
The Devil You Know by Mike Carey holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 11.4K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 406 pages.
About The Devil You Know
Felix Castor is a freelance exorcist, and London is his stamping ground. It may seem like a good ghost buster can charge what he likes and enjoy a hell of a lifestyle--but there's a risk: Sooner or later he's going to take on a spirit that's too strong for him. While trying to back out of this ill-conceived career, Castor accepts a seemingly simple ghost-hunting case at a museum in the shadowy heart of London - just to pay the bills, you understand. But what should have been a perfectly straightforward exorcism is rapidly turning into the Who Can Kill Castor First Show, with demons and ghosts all keen to claim the big prize. That's OK: Castor knows how to deal with the dead. It's the living who piss him off...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mike Carey |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 406 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,375 |
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What genre is The Devil You Know?
The Devil You Know is categorized as Fantasy, Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Devil You Know worth reading?
Based on 11.4K reader ratings, The Devil You Know has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Devil You Know?
The Devil You Know has 406 pages.
Who wrote The Devil You Know?
The Devil You Know was written by Mike Carey. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Devil You Know?
The ISBN-13 for The Devil You Know is 9780446580300.0.
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