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1	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gods_demon.png]]
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3	''God's Demon'' is a 2007 American fantasy novel by Creator/WayneBarlowe.
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5	Inspired by Christian demonology, it tells the story of Sargatanas, a FallenAngel who participated in [[{{Satan}} Lucifer's]] rebellion but has since repented and now seeks {{God}}'s forgiveness so he can return to {{Heaven}}.
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8	!!This book contains examples of:
9	* AfterActionPatchUp: [[spoiler:Hannibal Barca]] back in Adamantinarx, after getting his arm cut off by [[spoiler:Moloch]].
10	* AscendedDemon: The story of Sargatanas' quest for forgiveness so he can return to Heaven.
11	%%* BandOfBrothers: Sargatanas, Valefar and Eligor.
12	* BestialityIsDepraved: Adramalik rapes a non-sapient creature called a Skin-peeler.
13	* BloodyBowelsOfHell: The ground and many buildings in Hell are made from living flesh.
14	* BookcasePassage: The secret compartment where [[spoiler:Valefar]] keeps the [[spoiler:Above Sword]].
15	* ConvenientCranny: When Hani ducks into a Domicile to avoid getting stomped on by Demons.
16	* CurbStompBattle: [[spoiler:Sargatanas' army vs. Astaroth's army]].
17	* DeusExMachina: When [[spoiler:Ardat Lili]] returns to life for no reason.
18	* DoorOfDoom: The humongous gates scattered throughout the various cities of Hell.
19	* FinalBattle: [[spoiler:The absolutely epic showdown at Dis.]]
20	* FlamingEmblem: The Sigils used by Demons to do various things, though they are most often used to stand out on a battlefield or signify leadership.
21	* GloryDays: Back when Sargatanas and his crew were kickin' it in The Above, before The Fall.
22	* HeartLight: Demons have glowing holes in their chests where their angelic hearts used to be.
23	* HugeGuyTinyGirl: Lilith is the size of a normal woman, but [[spoiler: Sargatanas]] is 12 feet tall.
24	* HumanResources: Human souls are made into bricks, books, clothing, and war beasts by Demons.
25	* LegionsOfHell: Each city in Hell has its own huge army of Demons, and Sargatanas takes it further by getting the [[spoiler: souls]] to fight on his side.
26	* TheMole: [[spoiler:Baron Faraii]] is a spy for Beelzebub.
27	* NobleDemon: Sargatanas is outright referred to as this, and known for not being pointlessly cruel the same way other Demons are.
28	* OurDemonsAreDifferent: They all are Fallen Angels who have wings and a bone carapace, but can have any number of arms, wings, eyes, or mouths. Demons Major have the ability to change their appearance at will.
29	* RedemptionEqualsDeath: [[spoiler:Sargatanas]].
30	* TheWormThatWalks: Beelzebub's body is a swarm of flies with the faces of angels.
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