The Devil You Know

De: Mike Carey

Narrado por: Michael Kramer

Author of The Girl with All the Gifts Mike Carey presents the first book in his hip supernatural thriller series featuring freelance exorcist Felix Castor.

Felix Castor is a freelance exorcist, and London is his stomping ground. It may seem like a good ghostbuster 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.

When Castor accepts a seemingly simple ghost-hunting case at a museum in the shadowy heart of London, 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.

But that's business as usual: Castor knows how to deal with the dead. It's the living who piss him off....

©2007 Mike Carey (P)2018 Hachette Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Engrossing...perfect...an ingeniously multilayered tale." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

"Carey transcends his comic roots in this quirky, dark and imaginative tale that compels reader to keep turning pages long after they should have gotten to sleep." (Kirkus, starred review)

"An imaginative spin on the hard-boiled detective...mixes horror and humor in a way that spells good omens for future Castor novels." (Entertainment Weekly)

A great listen

This was recommended because I liked the Dresden files. I found it much more enjoyable actually.

Definitely British in nature

The story was quite good. And there were so many references to people places and things that I had no clue about. I think you have to be British to completely enjoy some of, what I assume were, tongue-in-cheek references.

Good

Went into this story blind because it was on sale. I'm, glad I took a chance on it. It's entertaining. I'm open to listening to other titles in this series.

Pretty frickin’ good

Didn’t know what to expect at first but man this story was pretty frickin’ good.

Urban Fantasy Done Right

I've read a good amount of urban fantasy and after being burned by The Iron Druid Chronicles I wasn't sure that I wanted another book in the genre outside of the Dresden Files so soon. Felix Castor though scratched my occult itch admirably. Less fantasy and more hard-boiled detective, I was happy that it was so self contained. the atmosphere is dark and a bit stylishly grubby, like London should be and the characters are just morally twisted enough to make them interesting. I will definitely come back for more and can barely wait for my next credit!

love this series!

the characters are incredible. the world building is outstanding. the story was edge of your seat awesome! do yourself a favor and read/listen to these books

interesting

very different story line. took a little time to get there but ending was very good

Never lets you down

Went from Koli to this. Slow at first but another classic with good twists to the end.

Amazing

I loved the story. it was enthralling. I've already recommended it to a few people. It was just that good.
Also, Michael Kramer's voice gave me the shivers.

Gritty

Occasionally the author gets a little to wordy in his explanations. The sex trade industry is fairly well described, enough to hurt your heart.