It Devours! is the second paranormal mystery novel based on the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, written by podcast writers Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. It was published in 2017 through Harper Perennial in the United States and Orbit Books in the United Kingdom.
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| Author | Joseph Fink Jeffrey Cranor |
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| Audio read by | Cecil Baldwin |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science-fiction, mystery, horror |
| Published | October 17, 2017 |
| Publisher | Harper Perennial (US) Orbit Books (UK) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback, large print paperback), e-book, audiobook |
| Pages | 416 |
| ISBN | 0062351427 |
| Preceded by | Welcome to Night Vale |
| Followed by | The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home |
Unlike the podcast, the novel is narrated from an omniscient viewpoint. It follows a group of scientists in Night Vale, led by Carlos, as they investigate the Joyous Congregation of the Smiling God. Cecil Baldwin narrates the audiobook. Like the other books, it is canon to the podcast.
Synopsis
editNilanjana Sikdar is a character in the fictional town of Night Vale. Employed by Carlos, the town's leading scientist, she prioritizes facts and logic. Her principles are challenged when Carlos assigns her to investigate a mysterious rumbling in the desert wasteland outside of town. This investigation introduces her to the Joyous Congregation of the Smiling God and Darryl, a dedicated group member. As she navigates her belief in science and growing feelings for Darryl, Nilanjana suspects that the Congregation is planning a ritual that could endanger the town. Nilanjana and Darryl attempt to reconcile their differing perspectives to uncover and confront the Congregation's darkest secret.
Reception
editIt Devours! received positive reviews, with praise directed towards its humor, characters, and themes of the dichotomy of religion and science.[1][2] Danielle Maurer called it "one of [my] favorite books of [2017]" and "so much better than Welcome to Night Vale (the 2015 book, not the podcast)".[3]
References
edit- ^ Adams, Kathryn. "Review: It Devours! - A Welcome to NightVale Novel". Pixelated Geek. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "IT DEVOURS! - Kirkus Reviews". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Maurer, Danielle. "Book Review: It Devours! - Danielle Maurer". Danielle Maurer. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
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