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Angel
When he learns that his estranged father has committed a terrible murder, Ash Doggett knows that he has to try to set things right. He volunteers to accompany the dead woman's body home, but he soon learns that he's made a terrible mistake.
After getting to know the woman's family and agreeing to stay for the funeral, Ash discovers that powerful local superstitions might be based on truth. Something in the city's medieval area is stalking him, pursuing him down the narrow cobbled streets. Finally the dead woman's sister issues an ominous in the time between death and burial, the spirits of the dead must make a terrifying choice.
Is that choice now spilling out into the world of the living?
Angel is a standalone horror novel about the power of guilt, the mysteries of the dead, and the lengths one man will go to in order to atone for the sins of his father.
After getting to know the woman's family and agreeing to stay for the funeral, Ash discovers that powerful local superstitions might be based on truth. Something in the city's medieval area is stalking him, pursuing him down the narrow cobbled streets. Finally the dead woman's sister issues an ominous in the time between death and burial, the spirits of the dead must make a terrifying choice.
Is that choice now spilling out into the world of the living?
Angel is a standalone horror novel about the power of guilt, the mysteries of the dead, and the lengths one man will go to in order to atone for the sins of his father.
- GenresHorror
182 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2023
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Amy Cross
664 books1,685 followersAmy Cross writes novels and short stories in a number of genres, mainly horror, paranormal and fantasy. Books include The Farm, Annie's Room, The Island, Eli's Town and Asylum.
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June 28, 2023
This was a solid ghost story. Ash Doggett's father is guilty of murdering his younger wife, Eva, and he accompanies the body back for a funeral with the girl's family. Strange sightings and odd occurrences start happening to Ash, including staying at a hotel run by nuns, one of whom is a hot, nymphomaniac. Now, at first, I was waiting for the hook with that particular character, because she seemed so unnecessary and out of place. However, she did have a purpose that deepened Ash's character, and it was all pulled together at the very end. One character that I felt really needed more airtime was Nina, Eva's sister. She had a lot of significant plot points, but she was basically pushed aside for a good portion of the story, up until the last sentence. Everyone else was written fairly well, with Ash, of course, being in the spotlight. Some of the visuals, especially Eva's transformation were really great, and the book boasts a fair amount of solid, creepy moments. Ghost stories and hauntings tend to all follow a very similar set of plots of circumstances, but the author pivoted away from the norms, which was a welcomed relief. I enjoyed my time here and think this would be a good start to newer fans of Amy Cross.
February 25, 2023
Should I stay or should I go?
That is the question facing a recently deceased woman. To pass through into the light or stay and seek revenge on the living. This was a "grown up" story from Amy Cross that posed difficult questions about human relationships, both sexual and platonic. Family relationships can always prove difficult to navigate but the two families in this story took it to a whole new level. Oh, and we also had a nympho nun and yes, it really was quite a story.
That is the question facing a recently deceased woman. To pass through into the light or stay and seek revenge on the living. This was a "grown up" story from Amy Cross that posed difficult questions about human relationships, both sexual and platonic. Family relationships can always prove difficult to navigate but the two families in this story took it to a whole new level. Oh, and we also had a nympho nun and yes, it really was quite a story.
February 24, 2023
I’ve not read anything by Amy Cross before, but this was a pretty good introduction to her work.
The concept was cool, having until your body is in the ground to decide how you want to spend your afterlife.
Ghosts intermingling with the living - but unseen by many.
The transformation scene was pretty terrifying, I don’t think I’ve ever read a description like that before which was really cool.
Sister Madeline just felt kind of like comic relief, a bit like a gimmick and I wasn’t a huge fan of her storyline.
Ash’s dad was a dickhead after all, even when Ash handed out the olive branch all he could think of was himself.
Eva and Nina’s surnames/maiden names were Applebaum, but also Nina’s husband’s surname was also Applebaum???
Will definitely be on the lookout for more work by Amy Cross in future, as long as no more nympho nuns show up.
The cover is creepy af which I love
The concept was cool, having until your body is in the ground to decide how you want to spend your afterlife.
Ghosts intermingling with the living - but unseen by many.
The transformation scene was pretty terrifying, I don’t think I’ve ever read a description like that before which was really cool.
Sister Madeline just felt kind of like comic relief, a bit like a gimmick and I wasn’t a huge fan of her storyline.
Ash’s dad was a dickhead after all, even when Ash handed out the olive branch all he could think of was himself.
Eva and Nina’s surnames/maiden names were Applebaum, but also Nina’s husband’s surname was also Applebaum???
Will definitely be on the lookout for more work by Amy Cross in future, as long as no more nympho nuns show up.
The cover is creepy af which I love
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February 2, 2023I love Amy's longer books!
They really give her a chance to show off her writing skills and character development much better than her shorter stories do. In this novel, Amy brings us a grumpy and mean tempered father who has basically chased away his two grown kids. This is very relatable to me, as my father has done the same to me and my brother. Dad then goes on to kill his fourth wife. And the age old question is confronted: What do you do, as estranged adult children, when your estranged parent really needs you (or dies), but you've not seen them for many, many years, have no relationship with him — and the first time you WOULD see him would be under very negative circumstances?
Throw in the disgruntled and vengeful ghost of the woman dear old dad killed coming after YOU for some unknown reason while you're at the hotel you booked when you do the right thing and accompany her body to her family for burial, a nymphomaniac nun, giant concrete angel, and you have a very unique story you won't want to put down once you start it!
They really give her a chance to show off her writing skills and character development much better than her shorter stories do. In this novel, Amy brings us a grumpy and mean tempered father who has basically chased away his two grown kids. This is very relatable to me, as my father has done the same to me and my brother. Dad then goes on to kill his fourth wife. And the age old question is confronted: What do you do, as estranged adult children, when your estranged parent really needs you (or dies), but you've not seen them for many, many years, have no relationship with him — and the first time you WOULD see him would be under very negative circumstances?
Throw in the disgruntled and vengeful ghost of the woman dear old dad killed coming after YOU for some unknown reason while you're at the hotel you booked when you do the right thing and accompany her body to her family for burial, a nymphomaniac nun, giant concrete angel, and you have a very unique story you won't want to put down once you start it!
March 10, 2023
Her books are hit and miss. I read them because they’re free on KU. This particular one was ridiculous. It was pointless overall and some aspects were just laughably bad. I won’t spoil it but, she’s definitely written much better stories.
February 10, 2023
Wow
Boy oh boy, AMY you have a GREAT imagination ,and an amazing way of putting it in WORDS... Super JOB .Really love the whole concept,, thank you AMY. dutch
Boy oh boy, AMY you have a GREAT imagination ,and an amazing way of putting it in WORDS... Super JOB .Really love the whole concept,, thank you AMY. dutch
March 7, 2023
Not a Novel
This is more of a short story but a good one. Would be interesting to see what the writer could do with a full scale novel.
This is more of a short story but a good one. Would be interesting to see what the writer could do with a full scale novel.
October 11, 2023
Good book
The story was good but the Kindle edition showed many spelling mistakes & wrong names. It needs a better proof reader or editor.
The story was good but the Kindle edition showed many spelling mistakes & wrong names. It needs a better proof reader or editor.
February 4, 2025
lmao this is the longest it has ever taken me in my entire life to finish a book, amy cross dont try this nonsense again
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