Madeline Black serves as an Agent of Death, tasked with escorting souls from the mortal plane to the afterlife while navigating the streets of Chicago. Her wings and supernatural lineage mark her as something other than human, yet her primary concern is making rent and managing her gargoyles. When a series of unusual, violent soul-leaks disrupts the city, Madeline discovers that someone is manipulating the machinery of death. She must collaborate with Gabriel, a mysterious investigator, to stop a conspiracy that threatens the boundary between Earth and the celestial realms.
Urban fantasy enthusiasts who enjoy gritty city settings and mythology-based world-building will find this narrative aligns with their interests. Readers looking for a mix of supernatural detective work and slow-burn romantic tension between powerful entities often choose this series. You will finish the book with a clear understanding of Madeline’s complex hierarchy of fallen angels and the specific rules governing her soul-collecting duties within the modern landscape.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- EN
