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The Devil You Know

Felix Castor • Book 1

by Mike Carey

Narrated by Michael Kramer

3.86 ABR Score (17.9K ratings)
★ 3.81 Goodreads (17.4K) ★ 4.35 Audible (510)
13h 49m Released 2018 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Michael Kramer narrating a sardonic London exorcist is exactly as good as it sounds — and the twist is that the ghosts are the least of his problems.

  • Great if you want: noir-flavored urban fantasy with dry wit throughout
  • Listening experience: brisk and darkly comedic — closer to thriller than horror
  • Narration: Kramer's deadpan suits Castor's weary sarcasm perfectly
  • Skip if: you want emotional depth over plot momentum

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About This Audiobook

London's supernatural underworld pulses with dangerous energy in this gritty urban fantasy, where Felix Castor makes his living as a freelance exorcist armed with nothing but his tin whistle and hard-won expertise. When what appears to be a routine museum job spirals into a deadly conspiracy, Castor finds himself caught between vengeful spirits, manipulative demons, and human enemies who may prove even more treacherous than the undead. As the body count rises and ancient powers stir in the city's shadowy corners, the cynical ghost hunter must navigate a maze of betrayal where his next mistake could be his last.

Michael Kramer delivers a masterful performance that captures both Castor's weary sarcasm and the story's escalating tension with remarkable precision. His voice work brings distinct personality to each character while maintaining the noir atmosphere that defines Carey's supernatural London. Kramer's pacing allows the intricate plot to unfold naturally, giving listeners time to absorb the rich world-building while maintaining momentum through action sequences. The audio format enhances the story's immersive quality, making Castor's first-person narration feel like intimate confessions from a man walking the knife's edge between life and death.