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Alternate HistoryHistorical FantasyHistorical Fiction

Carter Beats the Devil

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  • 2001 first published
  • 483 pages
  • ★ 3.5 (4 ratings)
  • 9 editions
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Glen David Gold's Carter Beats the Devil (2001) is an alternate history and historical fantasy novel. Characters include Charles J. Carter and Warren G. Harding (1865-1923). Readers will find themes of magicians, presidents and alternative history.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 8 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.

It runs to roughly 483 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Characters

  • Charles J. Carter
  • Warren G. Harding (1865-1923)

Subjects

  • Magicians
  • Presidents
  • Mystery & detective
  • Historical
  • Alternative history
  • Presidents, united states

Quick answers

Who wrote Carter Beats the Devil?

Carter Beats the Devil was written by Glen David Gold and first published in 2001.

What genre is Carter Beats the Devil?

It is usually shelved as Alternate History, Historical Fantasy, Historical Fiction and Magicians & Illusionists.

How long is Carter Beats the Devil?

The median edition has 483 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Carter Beats the Devil?

Readers who like it often enjoy Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, The Prestige and Ring Shout.

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