The Devil Himself: A Novel

The Devil Himself is a Southern Noir novel with page-burning suspense and bewitching characters, written by Peter Farris. It follows Maya, an eighteen-year-old victim of a human trafficking operation, who is taken under the protection of Leonard Moye, a lonely eccentric living on land in the crosshairs of narco machinations. Together, they become a formidable foe to hardened criminals and professional scumbags. The book has received critical acclaim and multiple literary awards, marking Peter Farris as a major crime writer in America.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Arcade Crimewise

The Devil Himself, a gripping Southern Noir novel, captivates readers with its page-burning suspense and captivating characters. Set in the deep forest of South Georgia, eighteen-year-old Maya narrowly escapes a savage end as a victim of a vast human trafficking operation managed out of Mexico. However, her fate takes a surprising turn when she meets Leonard Moye, a lonely eccentric who tolerates no one on his land. Despite their pasts filled with anger and scars, Maya and Leonard form a formidable bond, becoming a formidable foe even for hardened criminals and professional scumbags. Maya, with her knowledge of the dark plans of a high-ranking client, and Leonard, with his land in the crosshairs of narco machinations, find themselves in a dangerous situation as the heavies seek to finish the job. Farris's writing skillfully combines breakneck pace with mind-searing detail, creating a wicked and compassionate novel of redemption. Originally published in France with immense critical acclaim and winning multiple literary awards, The Devil Himself marks Peter Farris as a major crime writer in America.

Weight: 438g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781950994519