The Devils by Joe Abercrombie (Hardback)

This is a tale set in a world on the brink, where fear spreads as fast as disease and no kingdom feels safe. Europe faces threats from every direction as famine, sickness and political greed pull the land apart. Across villages and cities, people whisper of one danger above all others: the return of the elves, feared for their hunger and their unstoppable advance. Against this bleak backdrop, hope feels distant.

Hidden deep beneath the Celestial Palace lies a place created for those society has given up on. The Chapel of the Holy Expediency houses a group of dangerous individuals who have already crossed every line. Each member carries a past marked by violence, betrayal, or ambition. Their skills are unmatched, but their loyalty is fragile. Sending them on a mission risks chaos, yet they may be the only ones suited to face the growing threat.

Brother Diaz, burdened with responsibility, must gather these unlikely allies and guide them towards a cause far greater than their own survival. Their task: prepare a path to place a thief on the throne of Troy and bring scattered forces together before the world collapses. The journey forces each of them to confront their nature while facing dangers that push them to breaking point. As shadows lengthen and old powers stir, the group must choose whether to act for a higher purpose or fall back to the violence that shaped them.