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Aubrey Arbuthnot #2
The Devil You Say
HELL TO PAY
The strange and secretive person who hired Aubrey Arbuthnot to bid for the mysterious Book of Shadows at a Sotheby's auction has greatly inconvenienced the unsuspecting London psychic. Since his unfortunate involvement in the netherworldly transaction, Aubrey has exchanged identities with his eccentric valet Hornchurch, witnessed the transformation of a lovely young lady into a desirable Ming vase...and lost his heart to a seductive satanist who craves the book for her High Priestess' ascension.
With a demon on his tail and two unlucky maidens en route to the sacrificial altar, Aubrey now realizes that he must destroy the dusty ancient tome in order to set things right--and to, perhaps, save the entire world from ultimate damnation.
The strange and secretive person who hired Aubrey Arbuthnot to bid for the mysterious Book of Shadows at a Sotheby's auction has greatly inconvenienced the unsuspecting London psychic. Since his unfortunate involvement in the netherworldly transaction, Aubrey has exchanged identities with his eccentric valet Hornchurch, witnessed the transformation of a lovely young lady into a desirable Ming vase...and lost his heart to a seductive satanist who craves the book for her High Priestess' ascension.
With a demon on his tail and two unlucky maidens en route to the sacrificial altar, Aubrey now realizes that he must destroy the dusty ancient tome in order to set things right--and to, perhaps, save the entire world from ultimate damnation.
182 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 1993
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About the author
Elisa DeCarlo
5 books7 followersIn 2015, the Exit Press published Cervix With A Smile: The Comedy Sketches And Plays by Elisa DeCarlo !! For 20 years, Elisa has honed her voice on the stage, despite alcoholism and mental illness. She has strong feminist convictions, and critics agree, she presents them in a brilliantly entertaining way!
She published two novels, Strong Spirits and The Devil You Say with Avon Press, as well as The Abortionist's Daughter: A Novel in 2014. As well as dozens of good reviews on Amazon and across the Internet,The Abortionist's Daughter was named one of the Best Books of 2014 by alt.current.com!
Her humorous essays are in a number of anthologies, including Life's A Stitch: The Best of Contemporary Women's Humor. Elisa has also written and performed a number of solo shows across the country.
Elisa was born in Westchester, NY, and grew up there and in New York City. As an actress, she has performed in television, radio and film. She is married and still lives in New York City.
She published two novels, Strong Spirits and The Devil You Say with Avon Press, as well as The Abortionist's Daughter: A Novel in 2014. As well as dozens of good reviews on Amazon and across the Internet,The Abortionist's Daughter was named one of the Best Books of 2014 by alt.current.com!
Her humorous essays are in a number of anthologies, including Life's A Stitch: The Best of Contemporary Women's Humor. Elisa has also written and performed a number of solo shows across the country.
Elisa was born in Westchester, NY, and grew up there and in New York City. As an actress, she has performed in television, radio and film. She is married and still lives in New York City.
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May 5, 2020
Compared to its prequel, The Devil You Say suffers from unexpected biases and a substantially less likable Aubrey, yet still manages to retain some charm with an over-the-top 90s sort of humor. Far from perfect, it still should hold its own among fans of Strong Spirits.
[I read old fantasy and sci-fi novels written by women authors in search of forgotten gems. See a full length review at forfemfan.com]
[I read old fantasy and sci-fi novels written by women authors in search of forgotten gems. See a full length review at forfemfan.com]
January 5, 2023
Some quirky humor, but this is an American idea of British humor that doesn't quite work. The ending devolves into standard Christian devil nonsense suggestive of the supernatural novels of Dennis Wheatley
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