A gripping, snappy creature feature from the master of horror noir about two detectives—one dead, one living—hired by an embittered old landowner to banish a bloody cosmic monster from his ancestral home, perfect for fans of Cassandra Khaw, Charles Stross and Lucy A. Snyder. Ford and Neuland are paranormal mercenaries—one living, one undead; one of them kills the undead, the other kills the living. When a job goes bad in New York, they head west to wait for the heat to cool down. There, a young woman named Tilda Rosenbloom hires them on behalf of wealthy landowner, Shepherd Mansfield, to track and kill a demon haunting a mansion in remote northern California. As Ford and Neuland investigate the creature they uncover a legacy of blood, sacrifice and slavery in the house. Forced to confront a powerful creature unlike anything they’ve faced before, they come to learn that the most frightening monster might not be the one they're hunting... A Barnes and Noble Best Book of 2023 "A fun read! Kadrey’s blend of gritty fantasy and wisecracking humor is always an enjoyable time."—Tor.com "The Pale House Devil is the best kind of novella—one that is short but doesn’t feel short. There was just enough to make the world, the characters, the plot feel robust and coherent. Kadrey’s storytelling packs every page with interest and plenty of quirky moments with our memorable protagonists" -BiblioSanctum "This solid novella will appeal to horror readers who like quirky protagonists. Recommended for fans of Kadrey’s “Sandman Slim” series or of Edgar Cantero and Jim Butcher." - Library Journal "A thrilling, inventive, pulpy, bi-coastal romp with a bloody beating heart. The roguishly principled and endearing Ford and Neuland can kill for me anytime. I have a list ready."—Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World and A Head Full of Ghosts “Richard Kadrey delivers devious chills with The Pale House Devil! This is a perfect collision of haunted house terror and private-eye noir. Dead solid perfect!”—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Cave 13 and Patient Zero "The Pale House Devil showcases Kadrey's gift for gritty characters and snappy dialogue, but also his talent for eerie settings and lean, cruel horror."—Cassandra Khaw, author of Nothing But Blackened Teeth "A snappy, delicious mix of Lovecraftian horror and pulp noir. In a world where magic reigns and the dead can be reborn, two upright guns-for-hire see that justice prevails and that evil--real evil--always get its due."—Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger and The Fervor "A perfect, meaty morsel of a story merging traditional pulp with modern mythology and murderous characters that will steal your heart. I read it in one go and am devilishly hungry for more."—Delilah S. Dawson, author of The Violence, Bloom and Star Wars: Phasma  “The Pale House Devil is so much damn fun, a horror-noir filled with grotesque evil and witty, tough-guy banter. Ford and Neuland jump off the page like Hap and Leonard with demons. I can’t wait to see what Kadrey does with them next!”—Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Road of Bones and All Hallows "Hardboiled hit-men and haunted house horrors—makes for a fast-read pulp treat."—Kim Newman, author of Anno Dracula and many more “A gleeful, bloody mashup of the occult, haunted houses, monsters, demons, assassins, and the undead. Only Kadrey could tie all these dark tropes together with such self-assured wizardry, carefully adding just enough gooey violence to make you squirm as you read, wondering what new insanity waits for you on the next page. A shot of horror adrenaline!”—Philip Fracassi, author of Boys in the Valley "The Pale House Devil is a fast paced riot of a horror novella with the perfect combo of creepy and comedic. I loved every page!"—V. Castro, author of Goddess of Filth, The Haunting of Alejandra and more. "One of the coolest horror adventure stories in recent memory. Tilda, Ford, and Neuland are three fantastic characters you won't soon forget." -- Gwendolyn Kiste, Three-time Bram Stoker Award®-winning author of The Rust Maidens and Reluctant Immortals "The Pale House Devil is taut, entertaining, and satisfying. A top-drawer supernatural noir!" – Lucy A. Snyder, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Sister, Maiden, Monster "A gruesome, thrilling, surprisingly big-hearted page-turner. I hope Kadrey revisits this world and these characters--and soon."—Shaun Hamill, author of A Cosmology of Monsters "It's difficult to make a novella seem so effortless. Great characters, sharp dialogue, complex relationships, and a terrifying and original monster! Kadrey loads every page with dread and delight."—Tim Lebbon, author of The Silence and many more "This book is scary, jaw-dropping, often hilarious and, I hope, the start of a beautiful friendship. I loved the characters and I loved the story."—David Quantick, writer of Veep, All My Colours and more “If