Leviathan (Fallen) [School & Library Binding]

Thomas E. Sniegoski (Author)

Book Description

Series: Fallen | Publication Date: July 2003

Eighteen-year-old Aaron is on the run from the Powers that killed his foster parents and took his younger brother, Steven. With his dog, Gabriel, and Camael, a former Power, he is drawn north to a small town in Maine. Here Aaron, who still hasn't accepted his newfound heritage, finds comfort in the isolated, tight-knit community. But when Camael and Gabriel go missing, and their landlady suddenly attacks Aaron, he is forced to learn more about the War in Heaven and the many Powers that are fighting for dominance...of humankind.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 8 Up-In The Fallen (Pulse, 2003), 18-year-old Aaron Corbet learned that he was a Nephilim (the son of a mortal woman and a fallen angel); lost his foster family in a battle with fallen angels; brought his dog, Gabriel, back from death; and gained the power to understand animal speech. Here, Aaron; his angelic traveling companion, Camael; and Gabriel encounter a vicious Orisha, a goblinlike creature that bites Gabriel, forcing Aaron to find the vet in the small Maine town to which they have been drawn. Katie McGovern, the new vet, has also been strangely drawn there by the mysterious disappearance of her fiance, and she and Aaron quickly unite to investigate the strange goings-on in Blithe. It doesn't take long for them to discover that the townspeople are being controlled by a horrible beast living underground. Confronting Leviathan forces Aaron to recognize, accept, use, and refine his angelic powers. Although the story revolves around angels, heavenly messengers, and otherworldly creatures, it has no clear religious message. The real emphasis is on guts, gore, and bodily fluids of all types. The plot reads like a grade-B horror movie with as many nauseating descriptions as possible and dialogue reminiscent of the comics the author has written. This addition to the series stands on its own, with enough background from book one included to introduce the characters. There is also plenty of foreshadowing of later developments along with hints about the sequel. It's not great literature, but fans of the first installment might want it.
Susan L. Rogers, Chestnut Hill Academy, PA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Originally a comics writer, Tom Sniegoski grew a large fan base with his work on titles including Jeff Smith's bestselling BONE, Mike Mignola's HELLBOY, and the currently wildly popular GOON series.

His YA book series THE FALLEN for S&S was turned into a series of TV movies that have aired to strong ratings on the ABC Family Network. SLEEPER CODE and SLEEPER AGENDA, a YA two-part story for Razorbill/Penguin, was an ALA *Top Ten* Quick Pick in 2006.

Tom lives in Stoughton, Massachusetts with his wife and their dog, Kirby. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• School & Library Binding: 262 pages
• Publisher: San Val (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613665163
• ISBN-13: 978-0613665162
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,204,293 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fallen... there but for the grace...., September 7, 2003

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Calymne Nocturne "calymne" (Brookfield, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leviathan (The Fallen) (Mass Market Paperback)

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A great read - I highly recomend it. I read it in one night, I just couldn't put it down. Much better than the first, it goes more into Aaron's past, and his ultimate goal. But don't read it before you read the first book! You'll be horribly lost.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's hard to find good sequels, but the Leviathan is great!, November 10, 2003

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Taylor Corbet "Taylor Corbet" (PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leviathan (The Fallen) (Mass Market Paperback)

This story gives much more inside on Aarons angelic destiny. We (the readers) watch him grow and develop as he learns to control his angelic nature. With Gabe, the magically enhanced Labrador retriever, and Camael, former leader of the Powers, Aaron sets out on a search to save his autistic foster brother Stevie whos been captured by Verchiel, cruel leader of the powers. On the way he encounters an evil as ancient as the world itself including the Archangel Gabriel who also believes Aaron is the Nephilim of the prophesy that says that he will reunite the fallen with God.
In the Leviathan, we learn a little more about the structure of the story as well as receive a foreshadowing of the events to come in the next book, Aerie. Just like in the first books, the descriptions are so real that if one allows oneself to, he or she can really feel the pain and anguish of the characters. This makes the book very powerful. I recommend the enter series to everyone who likes a good fantasy, and anyone whos read the first book must read this one.
My suggestion: keep an eye out for the prisoner from the Serbian monetary. Theres something about him

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 2nd of the series, July 26, 2007

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ellen "ellen in atlanta" (Atlanta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leviathan (The Fallen) (Mass Market Paperback)

Aaron has come a long way - from a high school student to learning and becoming a Nephilim, the product of the union of a fallen angel and a mortal woman - he may be the one prophesized that will be the conduit between the fallen and God - to give redepmtion to the fallen who truly repent for their transgressions - The Powers, 'avenging angels' who have made it their mission to destroy the Nephilim - they have warped God's mission and are on Aaron's path -
Aaron is accompanied in his quest by his dog Gabriel, who since Aaron saved him can communicate with Aaron and other fallen, and Camael, one of the fallen who has been changed since he heard the Prophecy, and fights against the Powers.
They go to a small town in Maine, seeking Aaron's foster brother who has been taken by the Powers. The child has been transformed into a killing machine by the leader Vercheil.
Things are not what they seem in this little town - most have been taken by a monster, Leviathan - even those who have tried to stop it, like the Angel Gabriel.
Again, Aaron proves that he is more than just your average Nephilim.
It is an excellent continuation to the series.