Black Wings

Zusatztext "[F]ast paced! action packed and hardcore--breathing new life into the vast genre of urban fantasy . . . Black Wings is intense! dark and full of surprises."--RexRobotReviews.com "Henry shows that she is up to the challenge of debuting in a crowded genre. The extensive background of her imaginative world is well-integrated with the action-packed plot! and the satisfying conclusion leaves the reader primed for the next installment."-- Publishers Weekly "Henry does an excellent job of unveiling the first layers of her unique world and it's fascinating inhabitants. There's plenty of kick-butt action and intriguing twists to ensure that this story grabs you from the very first page. One to watch!" -- RT Book Reviews (4 stars) "A fast-paced first novel . . . Black Wings is a lot of fun." --FreshFiction.com "[A]mazing . . . Henry's pacing is incredible and keeps you absorbed! plus the characterization is fantastic . . . I strongly urge all you [urban fantasy] fans to get this book!"--ReadAllOverReviews.com "A fun! fast ride through the gritty streets of magical Chicago! Black Wings has it all: a gutsy heroine just coming into her power! bad-ass bad guys! a sexy supernatural love interest! and a scrappy gargoyle sidekick. Highly recommended."--Nancy Holzner! Author of Deadtown Informationen zum Autor Christina Henry is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago and enjoys running long distances, reading anything she can get her hands on and watching movies with subtitles in her spare time. She lives in Chicago with her husband and son. Klappentext The first novel of the Black Wings urban fantasy series, by Christina Henry, author of Alice and Lost Boy. As an Agent of Death, Madeline Black is responsible for escorting the souls of the dearly departed to the afterlife. It's a 24/7 job with a lousy benefits package. Maddy's position may come with magical abilities and an impressive wingspan, but it doesn't pay the bills. And then, there are her infuriating boss, tenant woes, and a cranky, popcorn-loving gargoyle to contend with. Things starts looking up, though, when tall, dark, and handsome Gabriel Angeloscuro agrees to rent the empty apartment in Maddy's building. It's probably just a coincidence that as soon as he moves in, demons appear on the front lawn. But when an unholy monster is unleashed upon the streets of Chicago, Maddy discovers powers she never knew she possessed. Powers linked to a family legacy of tarnished halos. Powers that place her directly between the light of Heaven, and the fires of Hell… Chapter One I hate it when a soul goes all stubborn on me. It doesn't happen as often as you'd think. Most people understand that they're dead and want to move on. Maybe it's because they think heaven is waiting for them. Maybe it's because they believe they'll be reincarnated as the Princess of Monaco?does anybody want to be reincarnated as the Princess of Monaco anymore? Maybe it's because they're just tired of this world. When I show up to escort them to the Door, they know why I'm there and they're ready to go. But sometimes, like today, a soul doesn't want to leave its earthly body. Mrs. Luccardi didn't want to leave her cats?all fifteen of them. People get very attached to their pets. In fact, I've seen a fair number of people more attached to their pets than to their children. I understand that they feel like their little four-legged buddy is part of the family. What I have to make them understand is that they are dead, and can no longer feed, groom, or cuddle little Muffy, Flopsy, or Fido. It can be a delicate job, convincing the recently deceased of their new status. "Mrs. Luccardi, you're dead," I said. "You can't take care of your cats anymore. Someone else will have to do that now." I fought the urge to cover my nose as I sai...

Product details

• Authors: Christina Henry
• Publisher: Ace Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.11.2010
• EAN: 9780441019632
• ISBN: 978-0-441-01963-2
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 107 mm x 171 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Black Wings; A Black Wings Novel; Black Wings; A Black Wings Novel
• Subject: Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy