10 audiobooks for fans of The Devils
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The Trouble with Peace
The Age of Madness • Book 2
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same gritty, darkly comedic voice to *The Trouble with Peace*, maintaining the morally complex characters and cynical humor that define *The Devils*. The audiobook delivers another sprawling tale of political intrigue and flawed protagonists with that distinctive blend of violence, wit, and world-weary wisdom that makes Abercrombie's prose particularly rewarding when heard aloud.
★ 4.70 ABR Score (56.1K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (46.4K) ★ 4.86 Audible (9.8K)21h 57m listening time • Released 2020Steven Pacey's narration transforms this political dark fantasy into something almost Shakespearean—his voice work elevates already sharp character writing into genuinely unforgettable performances you'll hear in your head for months.
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The Wisdom of Crowds
The Age of Madness • Book 3
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark wit to *The Wisdom of Crowds*, delivering another immersive dive into Abercrombie's gritty fantasy world with virtually identical runtime and narrative depth. The sequel maintains the author's signature blend of cynical humor, political intrigue, and character-driven storytelling that made *The Devils* compelling, offering a seamless continuation for listeners invested in his distinctive voice.
★ 4.69 ABR Score (50.2K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (41.3K) ★ 4.85 Audible (8.9K)23h 37m listening time • Released 2021Steven Pacey transforms Abercrombie's sprawling revolution into a masterclass in character voices, making each schemer's descent through chaos feel devastatingly personal across 24 hours of pure narrative grip.
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Before They Are Hanged
The First Law • Book 2
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark humor to life, deepening the cynical tone that makes Abercrombie's fantasy so compelling. The sequel maintains the gritty, character-driven storytelling of *The Devils* while expanding its brutal world with equally intricate plotting and Pacey's distinctive voice work that elevates every scene.
★ 4.64 ABR Score (243.2K ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (221.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (21.7K)22h 39m listening time • Released 2015Steven Pacey transforms a brutal, cynical fantasy into something unforgettable—his voice work makes each character so distinct and morally compromised that you'll find yourself rooting for the worst people imaginable.
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Last Argument of Kings
The First Law • Book 3
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark humor to life in this conclusion, deepening the gritty, character-driven storytelling that defines Abercrombie's world. The expanded runtime allows the intricate political machinations and brutal consequences to unfold with even greater impact, rewarding listeners invested in the First Law's cynical vision of heroism and ambition.
★ 4.59 ABR Score (225.4K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (204.4K) ★ 4.75 Audible (21.0K)27h 4m listening time • Released 2015Steven Pacey's narration transforms this brutal finale into something operatic—each character's voice so distinct and lived-in that you forget you're listening to one man performing 27 hours of morally broken people destroying each other.
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A Little Hatred
The Age of Madness • Book 1
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same darkly witty, morally complex characters to life in *A Little Hatred*, while Abercrombie's signature blend of gritty fantasy and sardonic humor remains as compelling as ever. The audiobook experience is seamless for devoted listeners, as Pacey's distinctive vocal performances create an immediately familiar yet fresh immersion into another richly layered world of political intrigue and flawed antiheroes.
★ 4.57 ABR Score (72.8K ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (61.8K) ★ 4.76 Audible (11.1K)20h 20m listening time • Released 2019Steven Pacey turns Abercrombie's grimy, morally bankrupt world into something genuinely alive—his voice work makes you feel the desperation of each character's climb, and the political scheming lands with brutal comic timing.
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The Heroes
First Law World • Book 5
Narrated by Steven Pacey
The Heroes delivers the same gritty, morally complex fantasy world with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing dark humor and brutal realism to every character's perspective. Both novels excel at deconstructing heroic tropes through intimate character studies, making this a natural continuation for listeners who appreciated The Devils' cynical tone and intricate plotting.
★ 4.53 ABR Score (87.1K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (77.8K) ★ 4.76 Audible (9.3K)23h 5m listening time • Released 2016Steven Pacey elevates this three-day brutal siege into a masterclass in unreliable narration, giving each hardened warrior their own unforgettable voice while the carnage strips away every illusion of honor. The audiobook transforms what could be a straightforward battle into a darkly funny meditation on ambition and mortality.
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The Blade Itself
The First Law Trilogy • Book 1
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark humor to life, while Abercrombie's signature blend of gritty fantasy and unexpected character depth will feel immediately familiar. The Blade Itself delivers the same cynical wit and atmospheric world-building that made The Devils compelling, but with the added satisfaction of experiencing the genesis of Abercrombie's most iconic series.
★ 4.50 ABR Score (344.3K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (317.5K) ★ 4.7 Audible (26.8K)22h 15m listening time • Released 2015Abercrombie's grimdark debut is a deliberate subversion of fantasy tropes — morally compromised heroes, no clean victories, and some of the sharpest dialogue in the genre.
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Best Served Cold
First Law World • Book 4
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Best Served Cold delivers the same morally complex characters and gritty dark humor that define The Devils, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing comparable depth to an equally immersive fantasy world. The novel shares Abercrombie's signature blend of cynicism and character-driven storytelling, making it a natural continuation for listeners who appreciated the audiobook's tone and thematic richness.
★ 4.46 ABR Score (126.0K ratings)★ 4.25 Goodreads (113.4K) ★ 4.7 Audible (12.7K)26h 29m listening time • Released 2016Steven Pacey transforms a revenge epic into pure theater—his vocal range and timing make every scheming bastard feel like a fully realized antagonist, and the 26-hour runtime gives you time to savor the brutality.
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Red Country
First Law World • Book 6
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Red Country delivers the same gritty, darkly comedic tone that defines The Devils, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration capturing Abercrombie's morally complex characters and razor-sharp dialogue with equal brilliance. This standalone shares that signature blend of brutal fantasy worldbuilding and deeply human character arcs, though in a slightly more compact runtime that doesn't sacrifice the author's trademark wit or thematic depth.
★ 4.54 ABR Score (77.2K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (66.8K) ★ 4.79 Audible (10.4K)19h 52m listening time • Released 2012Steven Pacey transforms Abercrombie's sprawling revenge epic into pure narrative gold, nailing every voice from hardened mercenary to desperate frontier widow with the precision that makes 20 hours vanish.
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Sharp Ends
First Law World • Book 7
Narrated by Steven Pacey
Sharp Ends delivers the same mordant wit and morally complex characters that define The Devils, distilled into interconnected shorter stories that showcase Steven Pacey's masterful voice work across a rich cast. The audiobook maintains Abercrombie's signature blend of dark humor and brutal realism while offering a more intimate, varied listening experience that rewards fans of his distinctive narrative voice.
★ 4.33 ABR Score (32.0K ratings)★ 4.11 Goodreads (27.7K) ★ 4.71 Audible (4.3K)11h 49m listening time • Released 2016Steven Pacey's voices elevate these interconnected First Law stories into something sharper than the sum of their parts—each character becomes instantly distinct, making the violence and treachery cut deeper.
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