Author: J. Robert King
Publisher: Angry Robot
Angel of Death is a great and original book by J Robert King. It is separated in 3 stories. It can get brutal at times, but I usually like that kind of stuff in the books I read so I did enjoy it very much.
The first story follows a serial killer, and shows in detail the methods that he uses to kill his victim. What made this story different for me was the way this story is told. most books i read is either written in first person the whole book, or the book is written in third person the whole book. Angel of Death switches between first, second, and third person throughout the book. So when King describes a killer, and explains how "you" are going about killing him, it can get pretty intense. I'm sure it must be done in other books too, but it was new too me and I think it added to the experience reading the book.
Watching over all the killings is the angel of death wich is pretty much the grim reaper. The book follows his activities, how he prepairs when a death is near, and how he watches the death take place.
There is also a female detective on the case to find the seriel killer. While the angel of death is watching over her he starts to fall for the detective, and even begins a relationship with her. It's the first time that something like this has happened to the angel, and he slowly gets more involved in the human way of life.
The first story in the book is great. It is great following the characters through the story. The second story in the book however, although it wasn't bad, it just wasnt' for me. The thing is without giving too much away there is a long court scene. I don't know if it's from me having to go to jury duty, or having to watch shows like perry mason, and matlock when I was a kid i tend to find court scenes very boring. There is nothing wrong with how it is written so most people might enjoy this story as much as the first, it just wasn't for me.
The third story the action picks up again, and there are lots more brutal killings, and twists and turns making the book a real joy for me to read. This book gets pretty dark at times so be prepared. But if your like me you may enjoy these parts the most.
The second book in this series is called Death's Disciples and it comes out in August. I look forward to reading that....from looking at it's description it apears to be much different than the first book. But I can say that I liked Angel of Death enough to want to read the second book.
If you like books about serial killers, angels, and filled with killings I can definatly recomend this book.
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