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The Devil You Know

by Mike Carey



      The last exorcism Felix attempted went horribly wrong. Instead of getting rid of the ghost, he pulled the soul out of his best friend, Rafi ... while he was still alive. Into the emptiness came Asmodeus, a very powerful demon. Now most of the time the demon is in control of Rafi’s body, which is locked up in a psych ward.

Understandably Felix retired from the exorcism biz. That changes when he has two conversations in quick succession. First, his landlady and other best friend, Pen, tells him that the bank is about to foreclose on their home. Then a museum calls. They have a ghost that needs to be gotten rid of. Coincidently the amount that they are offering is the amount that Pen needs to save her home.

Felix accepts the job. It seems relatively straightforward and simple. He goes to the museum to find the ghost. But she’s elusive. None of the usual tricks work. So Felix brings out the big guns. He uses a drop of blood to draw her out. The ghost doesn’t appear but she does cause a whirlwind. It destroys an office and drops a Rolodex card right into Felix’s hands.

The card is for a club called Kissing the Pink. This strip club leads him into the world of prostitutes. He finds himself dealing with Lucasz Damohn. This powerful pimp is determined that Felix will work for him or die. He seems equally happy with either outcome. To help in his persuasion, Lucasz sends a werecreature and a demon after Felix.

A good vocabulary and a high tolerance for vulgar language are necessary to enjoy this book. It’s also helpful to have a good knowledge of British slang. This story is sometimes humorous, often wordy and always interesting. It’s a good book.

The Book

Warner Books/Hachette Book Group USA
July 10, 2007
Hardback
0446580309 / 978-0446580304
Mystery / Paranormal
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Excerpt
NOTE: Vulgar Language Throughout

The Reviewer

Sheila Griffin
Reviewed 2007
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