Pay the Devil

From the Battlefields of America to the Turmoil of Ireland

Pay the Devil by bestselling author Jack Higgins is a gripping historical thriller set in the turbulent aftermath of the American Civil War. First published in 2000 by HarperCollins, this fast-paced novel follows a haunted Confederate officer returning to his Irish roots — only to find a new war awaiting him at home.

A Soldier Caught Between Two Worlds

After the fall of the Confederacy, Colonel Clay Fitzgerald returns to Ireland in search of peace and a fresh start. But Ireland is on the brink of its own rebellion, and Fitzgerald finds himself drawn into a violent struggle between landlords and tenant farmers. With a legacy of warfare behind him and a new battle looming ahead, Clay must decide where his loyalties lie — and what he’s willing to sacrifice for justice.

Classic Higgins: Action, Honour, and Intrigue

Pay the Devil delivers all the hallmarks of a Jack Higgins novel: taut plotting, vivid characters, and a hero shaped by conflict and conscience. With its rich historical backdrop and relentless pace, this novel is perfect for fans of military fiction, Irish history, and high-stakes adventure. A compelling tale of redemption, resistance, and the price of freedom.