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The sole survivor of a brutal crime back East, Reece Gilmore settles in Angel’s Fall, Wyoming—temporarily, at least—and takes a job at a local diner. One day, while hiking in the mountains, she peers through her binoculars and sees a couple arguing on the bank of the churning Snake River. And suddenly, the man is on top of the woman, his hands around her throat...

By the time Reece reaches a gruff loner named Brody farther down the trail, the pair is gone. And when authorities comb the area where she saw the attack, they find no trace that anyone was even there.

No one in Angel’s Fall seems to believe Reece—except Brody, despite his seeming impatience and desire to keep her at arm’s length. When a series of menacing events makes it clear that someone wants her out of the way, Reece must put her trust in Brody—and herself—to find out if there is a killer in Angel’s Fall, before it’s too late.

Setting
Angel’s Fist, Wyoming

Part One - Signposts
Chapters 1 - 10

Part Two - Detours
Chapters 11 - 20

Part Three - Home
Chapters 21 - 30


Character List
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Reece Gilmore: Woman who's trying to escape and recover from her past. She lands in Angel's Fist.
Jamison (Brody) P. Brody: Author of mystery novels.
Joanie Parks: Owner of diner called Angel Food but all the locals call it Joanie's. Lo's mother.
William (Lo) Butler: Joanie's son.
Linda-gail Case: Waitress at Joanie's and Reece's best friend in the town.
Richard (Rick) Mardson: Sheriff and Debbie's husband.
Debbie Mardson: Rick's wife. Runs trail guides and the Outfitter store.
Abby: Rick and Debbie's daughter.
Moses: Abby's Dog.
Denny Darwin: Deputy.
Hank O'Brian: Deputy.
Chuck: Customer at Joanie's.
Beck: Works at Joanie's.
Pete: Dishwasher at Joanie's.
Brenda McGraw: Owner of the hotel and Debbie's best friend.
Dean McGraw: Brenda's brother.
Maria: Housekeeper at the hotel.
Michael Clancy: Owner of Clancy's Bar. Rainy's husband.
Rainy: Clancy's wife. Works at the bar with him.
Lynt: Owner of the garage.
Doctor Wallace: Town doctor and widower.
Willow: Nurse for Doc Wallace.
Mac Drubber: Mayor and owner of the general store.
Leon: Works with Mac at the store.
BeBe: Waitress.
Juanita: Waitress.
Matt: Busser at Joanie's.
Tom: Night clerk at the hotel.
Susan Wallace: Doc Wallace's wife, deceased.
Carl Sampson: Diner regular.
Tony Maneo: Owner of Maneo's and gave Reece her first job.
Lisa Maneo: Tony's wife.
Donna: Prep cook at Maneo's.
Ginny Shanks: Line cook at Maneo's and Reece's friend.
Reuben Gates: Regular singer at the bar for karaoke.
T.B Urgner: Teaches at the high school. Arelen's husband.
Jeff: Runs the liquor store in town.
Wes Pritt: Town drunk.
Serge: Hairdresser in Jackson.
Nan: Serge's assistant
Rory: Marlie's son.
Marlie Matthews: New shampoo girl for Serge.
Lupe: Marlie's neighbor.
LaDonna: Guides trails. Works with Lo.
Lydia: Brody's agent.
Deena Black: Bartender at a club in Jackson.
Jacob Mecklanburg: Apartment manager where Deena used to live.
Coon: Bartender where Deena used to work.
Jade: Waitress where Deena used to work.
Delvechio: Owner of a jewelry store in Jackson.
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I am in. I think I will get the audio.

I loved this one so much. I'll try to add it to my August reading list and re-read it.

I have no idea how to officially join in or navigate through but I’ll be reading “ Angel falls” . Tips will be greatly appreciated.

Beverly, those participating will post messages about the book after they’ve finished reading the story. Feel free to share whatever you’d like. We’re pretty informal here.

Here’s the link to our book discussion of Legacy as an example:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

beverly deloatch wrote: "I have no idea how to officially join in or navigate through but I’ll be reading “ Angel falls” . Tips will be greatly appreciated."

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Just finished. Why is it when you tread a moon three or four time it get better?

Great that it was even better as a reread, Cookie.

I finished it yesterday. It was a great read!! I loved Brody & Reece!!

When I saw this month's title I figured I re-read it, but once I started, I realized I've never read Angels Fall. What a fun surprise!

I enjoyed the story, and loved the setting. The mountains are like balm for my soul...even reading about them. There was a good mystery in this story, though I found some of the "pranks" to frighten Reece oddly childish, though I guess that was the point—make her think she's going crazy. The characters were very likable, all with unique personalities that kept them interesting. A very good read!

Oh, that had to be a nice surprise, Margaret! Glad it was new and you enjoyed it.

This is one of my all-time favorite Roberts novels. Sometimes I find her heroes just a little too perfect, so I liked Brody's cranky edge. I'm forgetting the name of the restaurant owner's son, but his character hasn't aged all that well, but that's one of my few criticisms of this book.

DeAnna wrote: "This is one of my all-time favorite Roberts novels. Sometimes I find her heroes just a little too perfect, so I liked Brody's cranky edge. I'm forgetting the name of the restaurant owner's son, but..."

Joanie’s son’s name was William nickname Lo

FYI, the character list is in the first message.

I'm just over halfway through and listening to the audio. It's been a while since I listened to Joyce Bean, but she is doing a good job with the voices. She delivers Brody's cranky one-liners with aplomb.

Brody is definitely a different type of hero for Nora. I found it difficult to like him at first because of his abrasive personality, but I'm warming up to him now because it is clear that he truly cares about Reece and believes in her. He doesn't pity her and he is exactly what she needs.

This is a re-read for me, so I know who the villain is but it is fun retracing the journey.

I finished and enjoyed the re-read. Did anyone else think that the book needed an epilogue with the reactions of all of the other characters to the revelation of the killer? I really wanted them all to acknowledge that Reese was telling the truth and not losing her mind. Also, I wanted Debbie to get a strong dose of reality.

Lauren, it’s been a while but I do recall wanting more vindication for Reece.

This is in my top five NR books. I reread it annually. Reece is such a great character. I felt a connection to her right off. Brody is gruff but exactly what Reece needs and love the immediate belief he has in her.

I agree with Lauren, I wish there had been a follow up with the town. A vindication for Reece. In my head there was one. Lol

Kathy wrote: "I agree with Lauren, I wish there had been a follow up with the town. A vindication for Reece. In my head there was one. Lol"

Yes, there was in mine as well :)

Finally got around to writing my review for this one - My GR Review

Bad link, Lauren.

Thanks Jonetta! I fixed it :)