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ANGEL 1089
Genre: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy, Futuristic, Urban Fantasy, E-book
In Angel 1089, the first book in the Heaven Corp Series, CC Bridges explores the dehumanizing aspects of technology and the social consequences of innovation-driven elitism through the character Gabriel 1089. Bridges has created a believable world of technologically advanced mega-corporations that dominate daily life shaping perceptions of morality and ethical behavior to their whims and ideology. The author’s characters are equally strong in this story, particularly Jeff Werth and the supporting character Trixie the dog. While at times over indulgent with heavenly clichés, Angel 1089 mixes post-apocalyptic cyberpunk flavor with believable characters delivering an enjoyable reading experience. However, sometimes the romance is overly scripted and the transition from the storyline to the romantic scenarios is not always smooth. Gabriel 1089 is one cog in an army of cybernetically modified humans protecting the sky city of Heaven. Catching two demon burglars is routine for him but after the situation becomes a twenty-demon ambush, Gabe wakes up missing his network-enabled halo and one of his metal wings. The down-level junk dealer tending Gabe’s wounds, Jeff Werth, sparks nerve endings Gabe never knew he possessed. But for an angel cut off from Heaven, an attic in Old Trent feels more like a trap than a sanctuary. Demons on his doorstep are nothing new for Jeff. Ever since demons saved his daughter’s legs, they’ve been calling in their marker. In exchange for his services — nursing Gabe back to health so they can use him as a pawn in their war with Heaven — they’ll consider the debt paid in full. Except having a powerless angel at his mercy feeds a rising desire that has Jeff rethinking the deal. (Samhain Publishing, Sept., dl. $5.50) * Web Exclusive Review - Note: This story is an M/M romance* Reviewed By: Victoria Frerichs Publisher: Samhain Publisher Published: September 2010 |
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