Between two fires

Between Two Fires plunges readers into a nightmarish vision of medieval France during the Black Death, where a disgraced knight and a rogue priest find themselves escorting a mysterious young girl through a landscape literally consumed by Hell itself. As plague ravages the population, supernatural horrors emerge from the shadows—demons walk openly, angels have abandoned humanity, and the thin veil between the mortal world and the infernal has been torn away. What begins as a reluctant journey of protection becomes a desperate quest that may determine the fate of all creation. Buehlman weaves a darkly imaginative tale that blends historical fiction with visceral horror and theological speculation. The novel explores profound themes of redemption, faith in the face of cosmic abandonment, and whether flawed, broken people can find the courage to stand against overwhelming evil. Its strength lies in richly drawn characters struggling with their own damnation while confronting literal demons, all set against meticulously researched medieval detail. This book will appeal to readers who appreciate their fantasy dark and unflinching, with horror elements that don't shy away from the grotesque. Fans of authors like Joe Abercrombie or Glen Cook who enjoy morally complex antiheroes, as well as those drawn to apocalyptic religious horror, will find much to admire in Buehlman's grim yet ultimately compelling vision of humanity's darkest hour.