The Malevolent Eight

The Explosive Sequel to the Massive Hit Fantasy Novel THE MALEVOLENT SEVEN

By: Sebastien de Castell

Narrated by: Joe Jameson

The stakes have never been higher.

The world is teetering on the brink of annihilation. The Lords Celestine and the Lords Devilish, celestial and infernal beings locked in an age-old enmity, have at last found the perfect battlefield for their apocalyptic Great Crusade: the mortal realm.

Cade Ombra, former Glorian Justiciar turned mercenary wonderist, leads a band of emotionally unstable mages in a desperate bid to prevent the impending clash of divine and diabolical titans. Failure will leave humanity to be conscripted into an eternal war, serving as foot soldiers doomed to oblivion.

The mission seems impossible, but Cade and the Malevolent Seven aren't exactly pacifists, so they're determined to bring peace no matter how many people they have to kill first. With wit as sharp as their blades and a moral compass that points only toward survival, they're ready to cut down anyone in their path to stop the war before it begins.

Prepare for a whirlwind of dark magic, irreverent humour and relentless action in The Malevolent Eight: The Bad, The Worse and The Wicked. The fate of the humanity hangs in the balance, and only the most malevolent can hope to save it.©2025 Sebastien de Castell

Critic reviews

Spectacularly clever, funny and violent. I puke-laughed so hard I broke my favourite coffee cup

Absurdly entertaining yet extraordinary in its emotional complexity

The Malevolent Eight [is] not to be considered a good influence on children but undeniably good company, at least from a safe distance, [a] fool's errand of thwarting the angry gods and side quests of Oceans' Elevensing holy relics told with the gathering momentum and heft of an avalanche

[Filled with] chaotic energy

A riotous, wildly inventive fantasy romp, The Malevolent Eight by is one hell of a good time. At this point in time, you know exactly what to expect from a Castell novel and, once again, he doesn't disappoint

A compulsively readable story, full of de Castell's trademark humour . . . This book is completely wild and I had the best time reading it. If you're looking for a series that will have you entertained right to the very last page, this one is not to be missed

Uproariously irreverent . . . De Castell writes fantastic characters that you cannot help but love

Compelling and impressive . . . an exceptional dark fantasy sequel that comes very highly recommended

More outlandish, more drama, and more chaos

Beckin' frilliant! ("Vampire Dragaroo, futhermuckers!")

if you enjoyed The Malevolent Seven, like SO MANY of us human realm denizens did...you haven't heard ANYTHING yet. LAUGH OUT LOUD funny (literally)....sacrifice bladder control (almost)...and DON'T attempt to use in lieu of Ambien if you enjoy listening at bedtime (I double-dog dare you!).

Sebastien is to epic adult fantasy what Neal Stephenson is to time-traveling witchcraft (D.O.D.O.) and Christopher Moore is to Shakespearean drama (Pocket!). ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Joe Jameson's narration seals the deal!

Bring on The Malevolent Eight (and 1/2)! Soon! Please!

good writing, excellent narration.

I found the book, dark, funny, gory and slightly heartwarming which is I'm sure, what they intended. Full marks as they say on another addition to sebastien's bibliography.
what stood out to me the most and in turn inspired me to write a review was Joe Jameson's narration. there aren't many narrators that are so good I think of their name as a sort of endorsement of an author's work, but from here on out I'll be looking for Joe Jameson.

Dragaroo

This was a great story. The vampire kangaroo was the silly at first but honestly ended up being the best part. Loved him!

muthathucka!!!!!

Bravo. Absolutely fantastic.I haven't laughed as much since the greatcoats. please please let there be another. I haven't been listening to fantasy unaudible for long but my goodness, then the narration is absolutely perfect

love it!

I hope the story continues. love the story, the characters and the reader. anyhoo. read it! listen to it!