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Hollywood Noir (Angel)

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This is an unusual entry in the Angel series. Although set in the first half of the first season it has all the feel of the Hollywood in 1961. The reader can imagine that they are watching an episode of Mannix or 77 Sunset Strip. Angel's new client is buried in a local cemetery. A long dead PI is hot on the heels of his killer. Kate is looking for a cop killer and Angel lands in jail. It is a well written detective story heavy with atmosphere. The only objection I have with this novel is that I would have liked to have more Angel. He often takes a back seat to the dead PI. Fans of hard boiled detective stories will enjoy this book as much as Buffy fans.

Angel is puzzled when Doyle's latest vision leads him to the grave of a young woman named Betty McCoy. After all, Betty seems beyond any help Angel could give her - she died in 1964, and to the best of Angel's knowledge, she wasn't turned into a vampire. Cordelia's research on the internet simply turns up dead ends. But Angel, Cordelia, and Doyle aren't the only ones looking for Betty McCoy. Mike Slade, a private detective murdered by a corrupt official in 1961, has been brought back from the dead to get his revenge - and he's also looking for Betty. Angel's not sure exactly how to handle Slade - is he an enemy or an ally? True, he's been attacking police officers left and right, but at the core it seems as if all he wants is justice. This was different from many of the other Angel novels in that it was more of a mystery story, but I would highly reccomend it to fans of the show just the same. Jeff Mariotte, author of the excellent Angel novel CLOSE TO THE GROUND, does not disappoint in this one.

This Angel book was one of a different kind. It all started at a construction site of an old building where a dead body has been found dating back to around 1961. Then Doyle has a vision about [...] and when Angel goes to investigate, he finds that [...]. Meanwhile, a new PI back in town and he acts like he came from the 1960s: dressed in a baggy suit and a fedora and talks like a member of the Rat Pack. This is a great detective book and I definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a good Angel book.

This book brought old school detective movies into the City of Angels. As a building is being demolished, the crew finds a dead body that has been there for over 30 years. As the body is found the detective Mike Slade come back to life. He is trying to solve the murder that he was killed for so many years ago. Also at the same time Doyle has a vision having to do with the same case. This book is very good. It will have you at the edge of your seat.

This is one book I would have liked to go on. The nostalgic touch was excellent. What a wonderful imagination Mr Mariotte has. One of the best in the series so far. All fans of the show will enjoy this novel. I highly recommend.

I loved this book. But I have to say it wasnt my favorite out of the serious I have to say it was city of and close to the ground. But I love Angel the show. So I'll keep reading and watching.