Angel of Death: Book One of the Chosen (Paperback)

~ Karen Dales (Author)

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Product Description

The Vampires of London are being murdered and only the Angel of Death can save them. When Father Paul Notus is captured and threatened with a gruesome death by the Mistress of London and her Vampires, the Angel is forced into a dark world of murder and deception to discover who is killing the Vampires of Britain. Forced into a partnership with the Noble Fernando de Sagres, a vampire of sadistic tastes, and joined by the beautiful and mortal Jeanie Stuart, the Angel seeks out who is behind these killings. Plagued by demons from his past and his increasing affections for Jeanie, the Angel walks a fine line between his heart and his fears. He discovers the culprits but at a high cost - the irrevocable discovery of what he truly is and the Destruction of one he loves. Includes the bonus novel that delves into the past of the Angel - Changeling: Prelude to the Chosen.

About the Author

Karen Dales is the Author of The Chosen Chronicles. Writing fiction from the age of nine she went on to complete York University's Creative Writing Program. She has since published in numerous periodicals such as "Eye For The Future," and has been featured in "The Toronto Star" and "The National Post". Karen is married, has one son and two cats, and lives in Toronto, Canada. Currently she is at work writing the next novel in the series, "Shadow of Death: Book Two of the Chosen." Visit her website at www.thechosenchronicles.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 580 pages
• Publisher: Dark Dragon Publications (May 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981196500
• ISBN-13: 978-0981196503
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,616,483 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Wait for Book Two, August 1, 2009

By	Ruth Ann Nordin "Historical Romance Author" (Springfield, NE USA) - See all my reviews

I do not make it a habit to read paranormal books, but this one caught my attention and I decided to take my chances and read it. I am very glad I did! This is an excellent book. It grabbed my attention from the very beginning when a child was born who had white hair and red eyes. Immediately shunned by his mother who sends him away to die, I was pulled into the world Karen Dales magically wove. The prologue explains his childhood and the strange white creatures who haunt him and the way he became Chosen.

Then Book One begins, and I already developed an attachment to the grown child who is called the Angel and his mentor/Chooser Father Paul Notus. I really liked Notus. He is what I consider to be a moral compass, and the Angel longs to belong. However, he is different so he doesn't truly belong among other Chosen who now call themselves vampires. Both the Angel and Father Notus are back in London, and we are introduced to two very memorable characters: Jeanie Stuart and the Noble Fernando de Sagres.

The plot to this book is simple: someone is out to kill the vampires and it is up to the Angel and Fernando to find out who is behind it. (The Angel agrees in order to save Notus who is held captive.) Fernando is the opposite of Notus. While Notus is the moral compass, Fernando is a "do whatever feels right regardless of anyone else" kind of person. He was likable despite his savage nature, and I thoroughly enjoyed him. His comments had me laughing through most of the book. He's actually my favorite character.

Jeanie is the Angel's love interest, and she and Fernando clash, which was great to see. But yes, danger is lurking around the corner for Jeanie. I won't spoil that one though, but Karen has a surprise in store that caught me completely off guard.

The white demons we're introduced to in the prologue continue to haunt the Angel in this book, which I very much enjoyed because it built up the suspense and kept me on the edge of my seat. Who are these demons and will the Angel ever conquer them?

So I recommend this book. This is a mature book, and it's probably that reason that makes it easy to enjoy it as much as I did. It's nice to get involved in a story that has multiple layers and depth to it. It's a book for my keeper shelf now. And don't let the number of pages dissuade you. The book reads fast because Karen never lets it slow down.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeded my expectations..., September 29, 2009

By	S. Mund (Carson City NV United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book really exceeded my expectations regarding the depth and intricacy of the story. It really has many twists and is an excellently crafted work. Also, it is hard to put down and leave the story, making it both enjoyable and easy to read. I recommend this book to anyone regardless of the genre they usually usually read. They will find it enjoyable.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! I didn't want this story to end..., July 19, 2009

By	Dora E. H. Crow (Santa Cruz, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very rich novel; beautifully written. It is the kind of book that you won't want to put down--and that you won't ever want to end. Filled with romance, mystery, deception, and surprises, Karen Dales does a wonderful job of making the reader understand and care about the characters in her story. I was quickly drawn into the story, eagerly discovering the secret histories of each character and wondering what choices each would make. It was easy to become emotionally connected to them, even to the extent of becoming frustrated with some of the stubborn and bewildering traits a few of them displayed! The main characters were quite endearing, and perhaps I became a bit too attached to them.

Angel of Death is an exhilarating story in which Karen Dales seamlessly blends beautiful descriptive pieces into a fast-paced story. I was never bored or tempted to skim through this book--not once! I believe Angel of Death is destined to be a classic, and would make a wonderful movie production.

And, of course, I want the next book in the series to be published right now!