Monolith (Angel the series) (Mass Market Paperback)

by John Passarella (Author) "Art demands sacrifice..." (more)
Key Phrases: alpha demon, demon mastiffs, condemned office building, Hollywood Boulevard, Rebecca Wade, Angel Investigations (more...)

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Product Description
Like any parent, Angel wants to understand his son. But it's hard when their different lifestyles keep getting in the way. Angel is overworked, Connor's embarrassed by Angel's taste for blood, and to make things worse Hyconian demons are running wild through the streets of L.A. There's not a lot of time for bonding -- and there's even less when a gigantic monolith appears out of thin air, right in the middle of Hollywood Boulevard. Nobody knows what to make of the massive rock with two demon faces etched into its surface. News stations think it is all an elaborate stunt to publicise a movie. Religious extremists hail it as a sign of impending doom. But one thing is certain: as Angel Investigations struggles to make sense of the menacing rock and its meaning, Angel and Connor will have to work together to survive. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author
In 2000, John Passarella won the Horror Writer Association's Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel for WITHER. He has also written novels for the BUFFY THE VAMPIRE & ANGEL series. John lives in Swedesboro, New Jersey. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment (May 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689870221
• ISBN-13: 978-0689870224
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,007,626 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An action packed Angel thrill-ride..., July 28, 2004

By	Christopher J. Hall (North Lincolnshire, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A chilling stone monolith carved with two demonic faces has arisen in the middle of Hollywood Boulevard, leaving many interpretations of it's actual cause. Some believe it is nothing more than an elaborate publicity stunt for a new horror movie, while religious extremists believe it's the sign of an upcoming apocalypse. The Angel Investigations team though come to truly understand the full extent of the threat that the monolith poses to mankind. And with Hyconian demons causing havoc through the streets of L.A., it soon becomes clear that differences will have to be set aside if they're to come out victorious.

Angel: Monolith is a heart pounding, thrill-packed, adventure in Joss Whedon's Angel-verse as seen through the observant eyes of the Bram Stoker Award-winning horror author, John Passarella. Passarella has seamlessly handled the tricky task of bringing life to these characters and situations within the pages of his novel while adding his own unique sense of style to make an instant lasting impact. What makes this novel extra better is the fact that it's written through the pen (or PC) of a fellow fan who has obviously paid serious attention to the way the characters behave down to the even slightest of details.

The action is cranked high throughout but really takes an epic turn in it's final pages in which Angel and co. can't seem to stay six feet away from danger. This isn't the only brilliant factor though in this outstanding novel. The character involvement is far superior to that of any other Angel novels as Passarella has cleverly placed his story in a complex time for it's characters during it's fourth season. This leaves a much stronger plot for the author to develop his story around, one in which relationship triangles and un-easy bonds between characters are tested to their furthest limits, especially that of the two central characters, Angel and his demon-hunting son Connor.

The plot that Passarella has cleverly weaved within the current situation with the Television show is unlike any other previously experienced and you're guaranteed not to read anything like it anywhere else.

Novels by John Passarella always leave a strong sense of satisfaction behind long after you've passed the final pages and undoubtedly, Angel: Monolith is no exception of this. Passarella has perfectly struck the right balance between thrilling action and a strong story making this Angel novel much more widely appealing as a whole than any other, action-heavy, novels.

Angel: Monolith is an essential purchase for every Angel fan's collection.

Highly recommended. Buy it now!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!, July 8, 2004

By	Catherine Robbins (Silver City, Georgia) - See all my reviews

I loved "Monolith." The story was fast paced and kept my interest throughout. I finished reading "Monolith" in one night because I couldn't put it down.

I love the way that John Passarella dealt with the characters in the story. He touched on all of the complicated relationships and treated them with respect, but he didn't get bogged down by spending too much time on relationships between characters.

I especially loved the way that he dealt with Angel and Connor's relationship and with Connor's very complex emotions.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally Well Written, May 19, 2004

By A Customer

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I especially loved the way that the author wrote Connor and showed his insecurities. The father/son relationship between Angel and Connor was excellent. All of the other relationships between the main characters of Season 4 of "Angel" were also very well written.

It is very clear that John Passarella understands and loves all of the main characters from "Angel."