Fallen Angel

by Devin Thorpe

I am the Angel of Death, New Earth’s facilitator of justice. A human who’s coevolved over two thousand years with artificial intelligence. An intelligence that has far surpassed my abilities. An intelligence now referred to as Deus Ex Machina, the God of the Machines. He was once confined within the prison that is my brain. That was long ago. Long before the creation of New Earth. Long before he enslaved humanity into subservience.

I am the Angel of Death, leader of the seven ArchAngels. We are Deus Ex Machina’s personal executioners, cyborgs controlled by MachineMind. Humans who have been turned against their fellow race. Humans who kill as if they are robots. But we don’t have much time left. Like the humans he keeps sealed within domed civilizations, he plans to phase us out. A new era of existence approaches. One without flesh and blood.

I am the Angel of Death, and I have played along with this tyrant’s charade for too long. That ends now. For a thousand years humans and machines alike have followed Deus Ex Machina’s formulated religion, written out in the Omnibus. It is a holy book of scripture. It is a holy book of lies. In it, he prophesies about an era where humanity will end, and how I will be its failed savior. That time has come. The time to wage war against machines.

I am the Angel of Death, the only person capable of stopping Deus Ex Machina. I helped create this monster, and I will die trying to stop him. But I know better than most that there is only one way to defeat this sentient AI. I must beat him at his own game. He has predestined me to lose. I will do everything in my power to prove him wrong.

554 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 13, 2025

Reviews

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sci-fi has always been a tough genre for me to get into. But when Sir Thorpe began promoting and giving snippets of 'Fallen Angel', I knew it was time for me to commit. He didn't disappoint with 'Bloodlust' or 'Huntress', and the same belief applies to this book. The character growth, world building, and twists made this a 5-star for me. I love it and cannot wait for the rest of the series.

[Alexander Halliwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are books that entertain, and then there are books that challenge. Fallen Angel is unmistakably the latter—and more. Thorpe’s brilliance lies not only in the razor-sharp prose or the meticulous world-building (which is phenomenal, by the way), but in the moral intricacies he weaves into every chapter.

This isn’t just a story. It’s a psychological mirror. Every decision, every dilemma, echoes with uncomfortable questions: What does it truly mean to be “good”? Can redemption exist without consequence? Thorpe doesn’t offer easy answers—and that’s what makes it unforgettable.

Having read all of Devin Thorpe’s work, I can say with clarity: Fallen Angel is his magnum opus. A masterclass in storytelling and ethical tension.

[Joe Webster · Rating 1 out of 5]

Used ai like a slime bag

[Valérie Marchal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

This book is about a fallen angel, who wanted to betray his God. He got cast out and you follow him through his journey of being human again and his struggles to reunite the people of New Earth.

I think the author did an amazing job of implementing religion and mythology into his story. It was very well written even though it took me until part 2 to really get sucked into the story. But once I was locked in, I couldn’t stop thinking about what would happen next.
It was a good mix of sci-fi and fantasy and I flew through the story.

[Lauren Head · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fallen Angel is one of those challenging reads that you just have to love. It isn't just a story. It’s a mirror to questions we ask ourselves everyday. Mainly, what does it truly mean to be good? Especially in hard decisions and dilemmas. Thorpe doesn't offer easy answers to these questions and that's what makes it unforgettable. This is my first book by this author and it was a great read!

[Austin Marler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rich and immersive world with compelling characters and a plot full of twists. Perfect for fans of epic fantasy and unforgettable journeys.