Angel Souls and Devil Hearts (The Shadow Saga, Book 2) [Paperback]

Christopher Golden (Author)

Book Description

Series: Shadow Saga | Publication Date: November 1, 1998

The Shadow Saga Continues... As the vampires of the world prepare to do battle with humanity, and each other, the possibility of a new life for those that remain is what spurs them on in their bloody quest...

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About the Author

Christopher Golden is the author of more than twenty novels, including the critically-acclaimed Strangewood, and six nonfiction projects. He has worked in the comic book field for both Marvel and Dark Horse, and his short fiction has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies. He received the Bram Stoker Award for his nonfiction work, Cut: Horror Writers on Horror Film. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. Visit his website at www.christophergolden.com

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Ace; Reprint edition (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441005780
• ISBN-13: 978-0441005789
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,036,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN is the award-winning, bestselling author of such novels as The Myth Hunters, Wildwood Road, The Boys Are Back in Town, The Ferryman, Strangewood, Of Saints and Shadows, and (with Tim Lebbon) The Map of Moments. He has also written books for teens and young adults, including Poison Ink, Soulless, and the thriller series Body of Evidence, honored by the New York Public Library and chosen as one of YALSA's Best Books for Young Readers. Upcoming teen novels include a new series of hardcover YA fantasy novels co-authored with Tim Lebbon and entitled The Secret Journeys of Jack London.

A lifelong fan of the "team-up," Golden frequently collaborates with other writers on books, comics, and scripts. In addition to his recent work with Tim Lebbon, he co-wrote the lavishly illustrated novel Baltimore, or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire with Mike Mignola. With Thomas E. Sniegoski, he is the co-author of the book series OutCast and The Menagerie, as well as comic book miniseries such as Talent, currently in development as a feature film. With Amber Benson, Golden co-created the online animated series Ghosts of Albion and co-wrote the book series of the same name.
As an editor, he has worked on the short story anthologies The New Dead and British Invasion, among others, and has also written and co-written comic books, video games, screenplays, the online animated series Ghosts of Albion (with Amber Benson) and a network television pilot.

The author is also known for his many media tie-in works, including novels, comics, and video games, in the worlds of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hellboy, Angel, and X-Men, among others.

Golden was born and raised in Massachusetts, where he still lives with his family. His original novels have been published in more than fourteen languages in countries around the world. Please visit him at www.christophergolden.com

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Series, April 20, 2004

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Elizabeth "lking173" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angel Souls and Devil Hearts (The Shadow Saga, Book 2) (Paperback)

This is an excellent vampire series. Very different take on vampires. If this is your first Christopher Golden book in the Shadow Saga, I would highly suggest reading the series in order. (1) Of Saints and Shadows (2) Angel Souls and Devil Hearts (3) Of Masques and Martyrs and (4) The Gathering Dark. I enjoyed this series as much or even more than the anita blake and tanya huff series. Highly recommended.

Book #2 continues where book #1 ended. At the end of book 1, the world found out that vampires really do exist. The world is also very sympathetic to vampires because in book 1 a few evil members of the church tried to have them exterminated, and all of it was caught by a news crew. Vampires now have rights in the world. Counsels have been formed to help vampires and humans work and live together.

But things are not as "perfect" as they seem. Hannibal one of the vampire leaders is upset at the new life of the vampire. He liked the vampires of old, attacking the humans, killing them. He doesn't want to be their friend, he wants to hunt them. Hannibal secretly starts to build his own army of evil vampires. He has plans to attack when the time is right.

Also, as usual with this series, a variety of characters are involved in different things. In Book 1 you met Wild Bill Cody and the famous news reporter Allison. They are now a couple, and taking a vacation. While on vacation, they come across some demonic incidents and then the evil villain from Book #1 makes a return appearance. This book is about the fight between the evil versus good vampires; and the evil demons in hell.

Very good book and a GREAT series. Highly recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent continuation, October 12, 1998

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[e-mail] (Dayton, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angel Souls and Devil Hearts (The Shadow Saga, Book 2) (Paperback)

As soon as I finished Of Saints and Shadows, I immediately started hoping and fervently looking for a second book. I was thrilled when Angel Souls and Devil Hearts came out. I thought it was as exciting, involving, and well told as the first book. The plot moved along nicely and more was revealed about the origins of the vampires. The first vampire's identity was an excellent twist. Loved it!!! The only thing that was even slightly disappointing was the development of Lazarus. I understand it and it fit, but there seemed to be such a build up of him in the first book. However, I can see how his importance could be dimmed by the development of others revealed in this book. I would definitly suggest this book to others (and have, as a matter of fact). Of course, I recommend this along with Saints as a starting point. I can't wait until the next one comes out. I was pleasantly surprised to see that listing today. It will be a birthday present to myself as it is to be released in December. For all of you vampire lovers and the simply curious, these books are "must read" material.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book that has changed the ways of vampires forever, March 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Angel Souls and Devil Hearts (The Shadow Saga, Book 2) (Paperback)

im am usually one who just reads magic type books(elves wizards ect.) but these books have changed my mind about vampires forever. i loved the way that Golden used real like people that had become vampires. i am a christian and i enjoyed the way that he used jesus. it was odd but i still enjoyed it :) Golden totally changed all the boundries for vampires. from sunlight to crosses, but not only did he change them but he explained how. the way that golden wrote this made you feel every thing that the characters did. and i have totally fallen in love with Peter Octavian (would be nice to see him in another book) in short i would advise everyone who has an open mind about vampires or wants to see them catch up with the times to read these books.