The Devil's Detective by Simon Kurt UnsworthMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I think I thought this was going to be a simple Noir in hell, with all the normal trappings of hard boiled detective work, albeit with a bit more LA than LA.
Boy, was I surprised. It definitely has the other LA, but better than that, it's more hard-boiled, less conflicted about being hard-boiled, and positively lovecraftian with its demons, damned souls, and angels.
The worldbuilding might sound pretty average for the setting, but it's more. It's alive, interesting, and fascinating in a way I haven't seen in a long time for such a hellscape.
That's the good bit, isn't it? The writing. It draws you in and entertains you all the way. And this does.
I'm quite happy.
Happy spooktober!
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