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Death and the Devil
by Vox Day
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Synopsis
A brilliantly dark and witty collection that reimagines cosmic forces with heart, humor, and humanity.
What happens when Death decides to take up haiku? When the Devil's carefully laid plans go awry? When the Incarnation of War discovers that the only thing worse than war is when the dead don't ...
What happens when Death decides to take up haiku? When the Devil's carefully laid plans go awry? When the Incarnation of War discovers that the only thing worse than war is when the dead don't ...
A brilliantly dark and witty collection that reimagines cosmic forces with heart, humor, and humanity.
What happens when Death decides to take up haiku? When the Devil's carefully laid plans go awry? When the Incarnation of War discovers that the only thing worse than war is when the dead don't die?
In this delightfully inventive collection of short stories about Death, ancient cosmic entities find themselves navigating the absurdities of existence with the same confusion, determination, and occasional incompetence as the mortals they oversee. From poetry workshops to World War II, from speed dating disasters to bureaucratic nightmares that span millennia, these stories blend philosophical depth with unexpected humor.
Written in the tradition of Ingmar Bergman and Terry Pratchett, Death and the Devil offers a fresh and deeply human take on the forces we fear most. Each story is a clever exploration of mortality, duty, and identity as well as a genuinely touching reminder that even in a universe governed by cosmic constants, there's always room for compassion, love, and the occasional well-crafted haiku.
Witty. Profound. Unexpectedly moving.
Perfect for readers who appreciate smart, character-driven fantasy that doesn't shy away from life's big questions—or death's smaller ones.
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