The Devil Three Times

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The Devil Three Times by Rickey Fayne

A Bold, Genre-Defying Debut Spanning Eight Generations of a Black Southern Family
What if the Devil followed your bloodline—not to destroy you, but to save himself?

In The Devil Three Times, Rickey Fayne delivers a visionary debut steeped in Black Southern folklore, spiritual tradition, and magical realism, tracing the legacy of one family across nearly two centuries of American history—from slavery through the modern day.

The journey begins with Yetunde, who awakens in chains aboard a slave ship, accompanied only by the spirit of her dead sister. When she strikes an impossible bargain with the Devil, he grants her a sliver of his power in exchange for a chance at redemption—and what follows is a haunting pact that echoes across generations.

From conjure women and ghost whisperers to siblings torn apart by race and blood, The Devil Three Times follows Yetunde’s descendants as they face impossible choices, unearth buried truths, and wrestle with what it means to survive, to love, and to be seen. Each encounter with the Devil reveals a new facet of salvation—and a deeper question about whether even he can be saved.

🔥 Perfect for fans of The Sweetness of Water, The Water Dancer, and Beloved
🔥 A sweeping, character-rich novel blending history, myth, and the supernatural
🔥 Explores themes of racial identity, generational trauma, spirituality, and redemption

Format: Hardcover
Genre: Literary Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Historical Fiction
Themes: African American History, Ancestral Legacy, Good vs. Evil, Family Bonds
Audience: Readers of Toni Morrison, Jesmyn Ward, Nathan Harris, and Ta-Nehisi Coates

✨ The Devil Three Times is a searing, unforgettable literary debut that spans eight generations, reckoning with the past and offering a daring, imaginative vision of the Black American experience.