California Angel

by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg

California Angel - bk1500; Heyne Verlag; Nancy Taylor Rosenberg; pocket_book; 1998

Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Modern

313 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

With a BA in English and 5 years as a photographic model behind her, Nancy Taylor Rosenberg studied criminology. She served in the Dallas Police Department, New Mexico State Police, Ventura Police Department and as an Investigative Probation Officer in Court Services for the Country of Ventura where she handled major crimes. She lived in California.

Reviews

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, it's different from the usual type of books by this author.
It's a feel good book and yet it's still a page turner. Not to give away anything, but the last few pages surprised me... in a good way!
A great idea for a plot and nice to read in the times we are living in (Covid 19).
Shame on me that I own it since Xmas 2000 and only reading it now! Glad I did.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my 77th book of the year and WOW, I couldn't of picked out a Better Good Read Story... To all readers out there, even if you don't Read Nancy Taylor Rosenberg books, this is a MUST READ... Especially with the way our Country is Right Now!!!! It made ME Feel Good :-)

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lot of lose ends that never really got finished...ended too soon.

[Marion]

Nice feel good story:)

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

real angel story on earth today

[fejäzir · Rating 4 out of 5]

...*sigh liked this so much!

[Nancie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this at the church used book sale...Great book!

[Claudette · Rating 2 out of 5]

A book that I had in my library for over 20 years and didn’t have a chance to read it. I couldn’t get into the book and only really understood half way through the book, what the story was about. However, the ending was not what I expected.

[Bobbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books. I've lost count how many times I have read it.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. And what an ending!!!! This is a must read for everyone--whether or not you believe in angels!!!!

[Jennifer Goldman · Rating 5 out of 5]

My all time favorite book

[Huy · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5/5

Not my usual taste but it was good to experience.

[Helenk · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had to give up on this book. It was terrible.

[Kelly Driessen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A really sweet story, its a light and easy read!

[Julie Brand · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice light read. A sweet story that didn't require to much concentration, and was entertaining.

[CharleeMoo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first read this book back in 1996 or so when it first came out (or was re-released, I'm not really sure) I was about 10 or so when I read it, and didn't understand a lot of what was in the book, but I kept it, because the story itself was good.

When I was adding books to my library (on LT) I came across it again, and found that there were no reviews for it. Huh? It's a great book, at least to what I remember. So I cracked it open again, and remembered why (and understood so much more being older!) I loved this book.

It starts out with a little boy named Raymond, and a teen who appears and talks to him. The nun is stunned, where did this woman come from? Raymond, who never talks to anyone talked to her. They exchanged rings (his being plastic, hers being a ruby) and then the girl disappears.

Years later Toy Johnson is a teacher, everyone likes her, she takes care of everyone the best she can. Whether giving kids money for jackets or giving families rent money so they don't get evicted. Her husband, a surgeon, forbids her from doing this, saying that it's his money he worked for it and he won't share it with lazy bums.

So Toy moves in with her best friend, and fellow teacher, Sylvia. They go to New York where things get...a little weird.

She has dreams about helping children, like helping a little boy get away from fire, only she wakes up in the hospital (Sylvia notices she isn't really breathing and calls 911) with burns on her hands.

Then, the reporters come and she is accused of murder.

**This is an excellent story and you'll be pulled in from the very beginning. A must read, go on give it a try.**

"...Makes us believe in the human spirit, and what is can accomplish...a great page-turner" - Associated Press

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Nancy Taylor Rosenberg's California Angel, she took a break from her legal thrillers to write this compelling spiritual literary fiction that's perfect to be read or re-read during this time of year. For Toy Johnson, she was a L.A. school teacher who couldn't help children in trouble. While her marriage to Stephen faltered, she'd been experiencing heart problems and had a dream about a boy in Kansas. Later she was arrested for his kidnapping, when she only dreamt about him. A mysterious cop named Joey became her guide. This novel had a shocking ending you don't want to miss or relive again.

[Legolas Devildog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great one done by Rosenberg. I am remembering as I re-read her books why I enjoyed her so much when I was younger. The writing is compelling and complex. I picked up so much more this time around then the first time, both times however a fantastic read.

You will be surprised if you are a regular reader of Rosenberg because this one is a bit different from her usual reads, but no less good. It really is a enjoyable and compelling read. If you want a book to read from cover to cover this would be one I would suggest.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book years ago - in paperback- I enjoyed it so much it was my go-to pick-me-up read.

I’m not religious by any stretch but it’s a nice happy story. A great pick for fans of the movie City of Angels with Meg Ryan and Nicholas Cage.

The paperback remains on my bookshelf for emergencies while my search for the kindle version remains futile.

[Teresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like "feel good" books this will definitely be one for you. I've read a number of books by this author and this was different from any of those I've previously perused. It's not really my kind of book but it was well written, with likable characters and a good message overall.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Eunira]

Exchanged on Bookcrossing

[Drew]

California Angel by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg (1995)

[Elizabeth Mills · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was many years ago that I read this book, and it remains one of my favourites. Loved the ending.

[Jackie Simons]

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[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the book the got me reading again many moons ago, so just that fact makes it one of my favourites. I remember the basic story but it was like reading it again for the first time

[Jeff Dickison · Rating 3 out of 5]

A totally different kind of book for Rosenberg. Tale starts very well but soon dissolves into mysticism and improbable situations, losing its' way.

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was only ok--

[Jacqueline Kawate · Rating 3 out of 5]

[Jacquelyn]

Woman is an angel. Really like this author.