Devils We Know - by L T Thompson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

We need to find Death.

Cas, Remy, and Finn are on the run from the Order of Lazarus, a secret society that wants to use Cas's prophetic powers to capture Death and ensure that only the "unworthy" and "immoral" will meet their ends. Which will not only upend nature's balance, but also tear apart the only place Cas has ever felt free to be himself. No matter what, he can't let that happen.

To protect their found family of queer sailors, the three teens will need to find Death first and strike a bargain of their own. But the society is hot on their heels-and so is a demon who's determined to claim the soul he's owed.

Review Quotes

"Taut with tension and with a story that's propelled forward by characters I adore, Devils Like Us is extraordinary. L. T. Thompson delivers a breathless adventure that's full of action, wit, and beautiful self-realization." --Kacen Callender, award winning and bestselling author of Felix Ever After, on Devils Like Us

"A triumph. L.T. Thompson's breathtaking prose and masterful storytelling create a mystical, chilling adventure, but Cas, Finn, Remy, and the crew of the Memento Mori feel like home. This story and these characters are burned into my heart forever; I will follow them anywhere." --Jen St. Jude, author of If Tomorrow Doesn't Come, on Devils Like Us

"Full of horror, humor, and queer friendship, Devils Like Us is a dark and exciting adventure sure to satisfy any reader who daydreams of running away to sea or plotting revolution." --Sacha Lamb, Stonewall Book Award-winning author of When the Angels Left the Old Country, on Devils Like Us

"In this taut, complex fantasy, Thompson skillfully plumbs the [. . .] protagonists' doubts, motivations, and desires, as experienced against a vivid society and setting, to examine themes of found family and identity." --Publishers Weekly, starred review for Devils Like Us

"Well-written and exciting." --Kirkus Reviews, for Devils Like Us

"Magic and mysticism deftly share space with examinations of self in this gripping, profoundly insightful novel. . . . a dynamic, heartwarming first entry in Thompson's coming-of-age fantasy series." --Shelf Awareness, for Devils Like Us

"A creative mash-up of tropes that combines a swashbuckling and piratical adventure with a cozy found family . . . delves into fate, religion, identity, romance, and more with aplomb. Suspenseful, emotional, and highly recommended." --Booklist, for Devils Like Us

"Don't hesitate to liven up YA -collections with this unique and -atmospheric, -piratical -adventure." --School Library Journal, for Devils Like Us

About the Author

L.T. Thompson writes stories about queer kids and teens discovering themselves and having adventures. They're a proud library worker and the author of Devils Like Us, along with two books for middle-grade readers: The Best Liars in Riverview and The House That Whispers. L.T. grew up in Kentucky, spent a decade in Boston, and now lives in Iowa with their wife and cat. When they're not writing, they enjoy picking up new hobbies and letting their interests cycle like the tides.
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