City of Angels (Shannon Saga, Book 1) [Hardcover]

James Scott Bell (Author), Tracie Peterson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2005

Book 1 in The Shannon Saga

A CBA Bestseller

With shoulders squared and her dreams set high, Kit Shannon arrives in Los Angeles feeling a special calling to practice law. Yet under the care of her socialite aunt, Kit quickly comes to realize that few understand her burning desire to seek justice for the poor and oppressed. When her aunt adamantly refuses to support her unconventional career aspirations, Kit questions whether she is truly following God's will.

Editorial Reviews

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Peterson pairs with legal thriller writer James Scott Bell for City of Angels , first in the Shannon Saga series about Kathleen Shannon, an orphan with connections. She journeys to Los Angeles in 1903 to live with her rich aunt and, she hopes, study law. Male lawyers put up obstacles, but her investigative skills win their grudging admiration. John Mort
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Review

"...a great story, historical fiction plus legal thriller in the style of John Grisham." -- WorldHistoricalFiction.com, Sept 10, 2001

"The plot is compelling, the characters are real, and Kit's faith is genuine. Highly recommended." -- Church Libraries, Summer 2001 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 501 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press (August 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786277068
• ISBN-13: 978-0786277063
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,393,950 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than eighty-five novels. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. She and her family live in Montana.

Visit Tracie's web site at: http://www.traciepeterson.com

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this woman, March 30, 2006

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Julie (NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: City of Angels (Shannon Saga, Book 1) (Paperback)

Rarely will a book keep me up past sensible hours, but both City of Angels and it's sequel Angels Flight have done just that.

This book introduces and features Kit Shannon and a desperate fights against injustice. Now, usually, I'm inclined to favor the prosecution, but this book just makes you want to cheer for the poor and oppressed.

I read alot and I can get picky, but this book is just the ticket for a few blissful hours. Warning: read with caution, I know I've lost many a studying hr to this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightly Surprised, March 13, 2005

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Laura (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: City of Angels (Shannon Saga, Book 1) (Paperback)

I picked up this book at the library with no expectations. I was looking for a quick read and intended on leaving it at that. This book wrapped me into the characters much to my delight. I caught myself staying up late and waking up early just to find out what had happened next to this wonderful characters.
Here's a quick plot summary for you: Kit Shannon is a young woman in her twenties from New York who moves to Los Angeles: the City of Angels to live with her aunt. Kit is an unusual character who has one pursuit in life; she wishes to become a lawyer. After quite a rough childhood, she has her college degree and has only to find a lawyer who will support her so she can pass the bar exam and become a legal counselor. The challenge is that Kit is living in the early 20th century in a world vastly dominated by men.
This is a great book that will have you laughing with the characters and cheering amongst your cries of dismay. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who believes in fighting for their dreams.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and Inspiring!, May 22, 2002

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Allyn "pianogirl" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: City of Angels (Shannon Saga, Book 1) (Paperback)

Finally, just what Christian fiction needed...a fresh time period (no more Christian "Westerns"), an intriguing story, and a REAL woman!!! Wow...what a rare combination. In 1903, Kit Shannon decides to move to Los Angeles, the one place she figures she might have a chance at living her dream of being a lawyer. Things are harder than she ever imagined...her Aunt Fredrica worries that Kit's less-than-conventional career will ruin her social life in the city, and Kit's having trouble finding an employer. But worst of all, she's suddenly forced to help in a murder trial...a trial where a man who has become a friend of hers seems guilty of murder. From the beginning of this book, I was inspired by Kit's deep faith in God and strong personality. I loved how she wasn't sickeningly perfect and was a real person we could all relate to and be inspired by. It was also wonderful that this was a Christian book about something OTHER than a woman finding "Mr. Right" and really showed a woman making a difference and NOT just being "in love." Last, but certainly not least, I appreciated how you could enjoy this book without knowing much about court proceedings. This well written book with a strong main character is a must-read!