Angels walk among us, but so do other unearthly beings in this brand new series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton.
Meet Detective Zaniel Havelock, a man with the special ability to communicate directly with angels. A former trained Angel speaker, he devoted his life to serving both the celestial beings and his fellow humans with his gift, but a terrible betrayal compelled him to leave that life behind. Now he’s a cop who is still working on the side of angels. But where there are angels, there are also demons. There’s no question that there’s evil at work when he’s called in to examine the murder scene of a college student—but is it just the evil that one human being can do to another, or is it something more? When demonic possession is a possibility, even angelic protection can only go so far. The race is on to stop a killer before he finds his next victim, as Zaniel is forced to confront his own very personal demons, and the past he never truly left behind.
The first in a new series from the author of the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry series.
The series
In a city where angels walk unseen among the living and demons lurk in the shadows, the line between law and the supernatural is razor thin. The Zaniel Havelock series follows a detective uniquely attuned to the celestial world, a man whose rare gift allows him to hear angels’ voices, but whose past and betrayals have left him wary of both heaven and earth. Cases that appear ordinary soon reveal otherworldly stakes, where murder scenes become battlegrounds for forces humans scarcely understand.
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The series thrives on atmosphere, blending noir-tinged investigation with vivid supernatural lore. Each story pulls readers into a tense, layered world where choices carry weight, alliances shift unexpectedly, and the stakes are as moral as they are mortal. Zaniel navigates not only the external threats of angels, demons, and violent humans but also the internal challenges of reconciling duty, loyalty, and his own fractured life.
What sets these novels apart is the seamless integration of urban fantasy and procedural suspense, crafting a universe where celestial politics collide with street level realities. Mysteries unfold through both intellect and instinct, drawing readers into a world that feels alive, unpredictable, and morally complex. For fans of dark, character driven fantasy with sharp twists and a lingering sense of wonder, the Zaniel Havelock series offers a captivating journey into the spaces between heaven and earth.
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