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Devil Said Bang: A Sandman Slim Novel (Sandman Slim, 4) Hardcover – August 28, 2012

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Richard Kadrey’s Sandman Slim—aka James Stark—is, quite simply, one of the most outrageous uber-anti-heroes ever to kick serious butt on this or any other world or dimension.

In his previous three adventures—Sandman Slim, Kill the Dead, and Aloha from Hell—Stark has fled Hell for California, taken on angels, demons, outlaw bikers, zombies, covert government operatives, and all manner of monsters, while saving humankind from total annihilation on numerous occasions. But in Devil Said Bang, he finally assumes the role he was destined for: as the new Lucifer, ruler of the Underworld.

Combining outrageously edgy humor with a dark and truly twisted vision, Richard Kadrey has once again delivered a masterful amalgam of action novel, urban fantasy, and in-your-face horror that will delight a wide range of readers—from Christopher Moore and Warren Ellis fans to the devoted adherents of Jim Butcher, Charlaine Harris, Kim Harrison, and Simon Green.

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“Richard Kadrey continues to knock them way the hell out of the park.” — Cory Doctorow, boingboing.com

“Richard Kadrey’s ‘Sandman Slim’ series is one of my favorite sets of fantasy books from the last few years.” — John Scalzi

“Allow me to both love this series for its feel of crossing hard-boiled crime pulp with H.P. Lovecraftian fantasy, and hate the author for being so damn good at it.” — Bookgasm

“The most irreverent, darkly comedic, and downright cool installment to date. …The action-packed and bombshell-laden blend of dark fantasy, crime fiction, and Hellish sitcom is utterly readable. — Publishers Weekly

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Getting out of hell is just the beginning

What do you do after you've escaped Hell, gone back, uncovered the true nature of God, and then managed to become the new Lucifer?

Well, if you're James Stark, you have to figure out how to run Hell while also trying to get back out of it . . . again. Plus there's the small matter of surviving. Because everyone in Heaven, Hell, and in between wants to be the fastest gun in the universe, and the best way to do so is to take down Lucifer, a.k.a. James Stark.

And it's not like being in L.A. is any better—a serial-killer ghost is running wild and Stark's angelic alter ego is hiding among the lost days of time with a secret cabal who can rewrite reality. Starting to care for people and life again is a real bitch for a stone-cold killer.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Voyager
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 28, 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062094572
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062094575
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.3 x 5.48 x 7.26 inches
  • Book 4 of 12 ‏ : ‎ Sandman Slim
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    4.3 out of 5 stars 1,972 ratings

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Richard Kadrey is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sandman Slim supernatural noir series. Sandman Slim was included in Amazon’s “100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime,” and is in development as a feature film.

Some of Kadrey’s other books include The Dead Take the A Train (with Cassandra Khaw), The Pale House Devil, and Butcher Bird. His work has been nominated for both the BSFA and Locus awards.

Aside from books, Kadrey has written for film and comics, including Heavy Metal, Lucifer, and Hellblazer. Kadrey also makes music with the band, A Demon in Fun City.

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Customers find this book entertaining and well-written, with one noting it's written like detective novels. They appreciate the humor, particularly the black humor, and the character development, with one review highlighting the smart-mouthed anti-hero protagonist. The plot receives mixed reactions - while customers enjoy the action, some find the storyline unimpressed. Customers consider it a welcome addition to the Sandman Slim universe.

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114 customers mention "Readability"106 positive8 negative

Customers find the book to be a wonderful and grossly entertaining read with a decent story, and they enjoy the series very much.

"I loved this book. I didn't expect half of what happened to happen. That's a rare surprise for me in genres I like to read...." Read more

"Excellent read (and series). Highly recommend" Read more

"...The good part is that you're rewarded with an amazing story and unforgettable characters that you might want to get a tattoo of...." Read more

"...These are books that can be read again. I have them in audio and kindle. Yeah, I love them...." Read more

30 customers mention "Writing style"30 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, noting its strong storytelling and phenomenal prose, with one customer highlighting its originality in the genre.

"...And he still writes some of the rawest, most original prose in the genre...." Read more

"...a good plan, go ahead and buy this-- in itself it's a perfectly good supernatural action novel. Now, the issues:..." Read more

"...Author Richard Kadrey maintains the headlong pace, strong storytelling, hardboiled attitude, violence, and black humor that make the Sandman Slim..." Read more

"...Kadrey is a remarkable auteur when it comes to esoterica, but I have to say that though he pushes the boundaries of fiction somewhat by introducing..." Read more

27 customers mention "Pacing"23 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as gritty and well-paced, with one customer noting its exquisite creation of hell.

"...Kadrey maintains the headlong pace, strong storytelling, hardboiled attitude, violence, and black humor that make the Sandman Slim series such a..." Read more

"...Sandman Slim is a tough, irreverent, totally outspoken character. These are books that can be read again. I have them in audio and kindle...." Read more

"...into any one genre - there's action, humor, love, friendship, moral ambiguity - a little something for everyone...." Read more

"...His creation of hell is exquisite but his words are chillingly fascinating...." Read more

24 customers mention "Humor"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its black and irreverent style, with one customer mentioning it will make them laugh out loud.

"...pace, strong storytelling, hardboiled attitude, violence, and black humor that make the Sandman Slim series such a blast to rread...." Read more

"...Sandman Slim is a tough, irreverent, totally outspoken character. These are books that can be read again. I have them in audio and kindle...." Read more

"...it's mostly monster violence, with gore, but with that and the very dark humor, I don't think it's unsuitable for readers under eighteen...." Read more

"...On the plus side, there is lots of great action, witty, tough-guy dialogue, and some genuinely hilarious moments...." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"16 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting the progression of the main character and another highlighting the smart-mouthed anti-hero protagonist.

"...good part is that you're rewarded with an amazing story and unforgettable characters that you might want to get a tattoo of...." Read more

"...Sandman Slim is a tough, irreverent, totally outspoken character. These are books that can be read again. I have them in audio and kindle...." Read more

"...So your character isn't going anywhere, and your plot's not particularly interesting, and even if I was interested in the various setpeices I've..." Read more

"...said, this one is another gem if you like wise cracking, smart mouthed anti-heroes...." Read more

22 customers mention "Sandman slim series"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the Sandman Slim series and consider this book a welcome addition to the universe, with one customer noting it wraps up the series nicely.

"Another good entry from Sandman Slim...." Read more

"This wraps up nicely the Sandman Slim series. At least for now. I do like how he left the ending kind of open. I loved this book!..." Read more

"...Classic Sandman Slim. Khadrey is original and wicked. Start with the first one if you haven't already, though...." Read more

"Solid, enjoyable Sandman Slim. Having him become Lucifer in the last book seemed a bit like jumping the shark...." Read more

21 customers mention "Enjoyment"17 positive4 negative

Customers find the book completely entertaining, with one describing it as a gripping read that keeps their interest throughout.

"...are things that I forgot, but while this story was interesting, and grabbed me, I don't want to go back and re-read it so I can remember them all...." Read more

"...Crazy, irreverent, fun! Keep it up Rich. Dante got nothin' on Slim. War in heaven never gets old." Read more

"Entertaining and funny all the way through. Good series to binge on. Gives new meaning to sympathy for the devil." Read more

"...Absolutely a great book and a gripping read. Thank you Richard Kadrey, I can't wait for your next book." Read more

56 customers mention "Plot quality"28 positive28 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the plot of the book, with some finding it thoroughly crazy and filled with fun and action, while others express disappointment with the storyline.

"...Luckily, he's got a wonderful imagination that frames itself for the most part, in newer, more grotesque ways of offing his characters and..." Read more

"...So your character isn't going anywhere, and your plot's not particularly interesting, and even if I was interested in the various setpeices I've..." Read more

"...for L.A. I still recommend this book to fans of the series and horror fans in general. I look forward to the next Sandman Slim novel as well." Read more

"...Reality is slowly coming apart, a murderous ghost is killing members of Los Angeles' ruling supernatural class, and sinister elder gods appear to..." Read more

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  • Jwb52z
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good, but somewhat unexpected
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025
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    I loved this book. I didn't expect half of what happened to happen. That's a rare surprise for me in genres I like to read. The characters and setting are just as good as ever. I won't bore you with a plot summary as I know other reviewers are fond of doing that. If you liked the previous books in the series, I say you should give this one a shot because I don't think you'll be disappointed. Have at it! I don't know when I'll read the next one, but I really want to now.
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  • ealovitt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Oh oh. The new Satan is bored out of his skull
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2012
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    The blood-soaked hero of this urban fantasy series, James Stark a.k.a. Sandman Slim spent the second third of his life in Hell's equivalent of the Roman Coliseum, then the next few years (Sandman Slim: A Novel and "Kill the Dead: A Sandman Slim Novel) wishing he were back in Hell instead of in Los Angeles. In the third book in the series, Aloha from Hell: A Sandman Slim Novel, Stark not only returns to Hell, he takes over Lucifer's old job. But as soon as he settles in to the Lightbringer's former palace in "Devil Said Bang," he begins to wish he were back in Los Angeles.

    There's no satisfying some guys.

    It isn't the squalid, crime-riddled, burned-out streets of Pandemonium or the occasional attempted assassination that are bothering Stark, it's the long, boring meetings with his top Hellion minions. The new Satan is so bored out of his skull, he's reading Epicurus and Franz Kafka. He's in violent agreement with the latter philosopher, who once said: "Every revolution evaporates and leaves behind only the slime of a new bureaucracy"--even the revolt of the Fallen against God.

    So how is Stark going to escape from Hell's boring bureaucrats and back to the squalid, crime-riddled, burned-out streets of Los Angeles? About the only thing that could pass as a plot in "Devil Said Bang" is Stark's attempt to swap locations, yet again. Once he's back in LA, the author has to come up with a whole new story line involving killer ghosts, aliens, and a bunch of folks called 'dreamers' who are holding reality together. It's pretty obvious Kadry didn't bother with an outline before writing this Sandman Slim installment. He just made it up as he went along.

    Luckily, he's got a wonderful imagination that frames itself for the most part, in newer, more grotesque ways of offing his characters and destroying the planet (I still haven't forgiven him for torching the Garden of Eden.) And he still writes some of the rawest, most original prose in the genre. One of my favorite lines in "Devil Said Bang" occurs when someone asks Stark what he believes in:

    "I believe we're going to be dead a lot longer than we're alive, so anything you like you should do to excess. I believe America lost its soul when they took the big-block V-8 out of Mustangs. I believe Hollywood should stop remaking 'A Star is Born.'"

    I believe I'll read the next installment in the adventures of Sandman Slim, in spite of this book's lack of plot.

    NOTE: I bought the hardcopy version of "Devil Said Bang" from Amazon, and didn't have any problems with missing text (as far as I can tell).
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  • Scott W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Action pack
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
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    Excellent read (and series). Highly recommend
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  • D. Bost
    3.0 out of 5 stars Where is this going?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2013
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    I've read the whole series to this point. I suppose that's obvious, given that I bought this one, but I feel that I should clarify because I'm going to say some kind-of-mean things and it's mostly based around this book's place in the larger series. If you are a very confused person, or perhaps on enough hallucinogens that you're seeing everything backward and thing buying the last book first is a good plan, go ahead and buy this-- in itself it's a perfectly good supernatural action novel.

    Now, the issues:

    The thing about a long-running detective/noir series is that it's not really about the setting-- it's about the characters you create within that setting, and how they respond to the conditions involved. This is why you can get away with using the dead-horse "modern life, but monsters are real, and it's a bad time for everyone" setting in the first place: anyone in their right mind was bored with that shtick in itself around the time Anne Rice wore it out fifteen years, but you can still do interesting things with it.

    So when you're writing a detective story, as we've established that your setting itself holds no real interest to the viewer (or if it does they're off playing a White Wolf game instead of reading your book), so that leaves us with two options:

    1. Situations where the setting adds complications to the plot, holding the reader's interest one book at a time. Previous books in the series have done this well: How is a standard Maguffin-hunt (e.g. Maltese Falcon) complicated when involved parties confirmed dead may simply have stopped being dead? Given the power of teleportation, what obstacles remain to actually using that power effectively and how does it complicate the standard PI surveillance routine?

    2. Characters who grow and change in response to the weird conditions they find themselves in. The series has done this in the past as well, Sandman Slim's attempts to tone down his hollywood-war-veteran PTSD taking several books to train himself down into... well, not being Sandman Slim anymore and lending the guy a real personality.

    The problem with this book is that it doesn't do either. The first half is the protagonist jetting around hell, cracking heads at random and showing (note: show, don't tell, Kadrey) nothing approaching even mild unease at being chucked back into the situation that had him clawing at his eyes just to imagine a few books ago. The second is a by-the-numbers mystery with a "twist" semaphored form the highest mountain which is not complicated by the various supernatural setting elements at all. So your character isn't going anywhere, and your plot's not particularly interesting, and even if I was interested in the various setpeices I've seen them all in the previous books before. Why should I read this one, exactly?

    The moral of the story is: If you've got nothing, take a year off, maybe write something else. Don't just publish whatever crap you've got. I know, I know, deadlines. So maybe the moral of the story is: multi-book deals with more books than you have story outlined BAD.
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  • TheOnlyLaHeffa
    5.0 out of 5 stars The series is back on track. What a great read!
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    Devil Said Bang takes place exactly 100 days after the end of Aloha From Hell and once again Kadrey is at the top of the writing game. With great characters that continue to evolve, unbelievable twists and turns and a fabulous gripping storyline with the expected gory narrative, you will be gasping for the next instalment in the Sandman Slim series. The book starts with Stark settling in as the new Lucifer, but he doesn't have the Key to Thirteen Doors so he cannot escape Hell and head back to LA. when his underlings try to assassinate him, he managed to find a missing piece of Lucifer's armour that allows him to visualise himself out of Hell. This is just the opportunity he's been waiting for, do he decides to leave the operational running of Hell to Semyezah (the hellion general he saved from Tartarus) and hotfoots it back to LA only to discover everyone he cared about has moved on assuming he'd passed away. Furthermore, the very fabric of the universe is changing and ghosts, dream weavers and people are being killed by a murderous child ghost. Aelita once again makes an appearance and Stark is fighting to save himself and the universe from imploding. Fortunately, he gets to merge back with Saint James, has the Key to Thirteen Doors returned and also abdicates the Hellish thrown of Lucifer. What can possibly go wrong in the next book? I can't wait to read it.
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    Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2024
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    It's a good read by this author.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on August 9, 2017
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    Amazing book and quality!
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  • M.Moll
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bang sais the devil
    Reviewed in Germany on August 13, 2014
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    Eines der besten Bücher der Reihe auch wenn das Ende mehr oder minder offen bleibt. Sandman Slim regiert die Hölle wie nur er selbst es kann und als Leser kann man sich an manchen Stellen das grinsen nicht vergreifen wenn Stark in seiner unvergleichlichen Art die Geschehnisse schildert. Genauere Details zum Plot überlasse ich meinen Mitverfassern von mir gibts nur ne Kaufempfehlung da ich permanent gut unterhalten wurde.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on June 22, 2018
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    This is my favorite book series and I can't wait for the movie.
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