The Angel's Game: A Psychological Thriller
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the author of the international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, comes a riveting masterpiece about love, literature, and betrayal. - "[Zafón's] visionary storytelling prowess is a genre unto itself." --USA Today
In this powerful, labyrinthian thriller, David Martín is a pulp fiction writer struggling to stay afloat. Holed up in a haunting abandoned mansion in the heart of Barcelona, he furiously taps out story after story, becoming increasingly desperate and frustrated. Thus, when he is approached by a mysterious publisher offering a book deal that seems almost too good to be real, David leaps at the chance. But as he begins the work, and after a visit to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, he realizes that there is a connection between his book and the shadows that surround his dilapidated home and that the publisher may be hiding a few troubling secrets of his own. Once again, Ruiz Zafón takes us into a dark, gothic Barcelona and creates a breathtaking tale of intrigue, romance, and tragedy.
In this powerful, labyrinthian thriller, David Martín is a pulp fiction writer struggling to stay afloat. Holed up in a haunting abandoned mansion in the heart of Barcelona, he furiously taps out story after story, becoming increasingly desperate and frustrated. Thus, when he is approached by a mysterious publisher offering a book deal that seems almost too good to be real, David leaps at the chance. But as he begins the work, and after a visit to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, he realizes that there is a connection between his book and the shadows that surround his dilapidated home and that the publisher may be hiding a few troubling secrets of his own. Once again, Ruiz Zafón takes us into a dark, gothic Barcelona and creates a breathtaking tale of intrigue, romance, and tragedy.
BUY THE BOOK
Community Reviews
Spanish literary murder mystery with some magic thrown in, like Luis Borges meets J.K. Rowling. This is the second in the series and I'm loving the self-conscious cliches of the noir genre.
EXCELLENT!!! It's not quite Shadow of the Wind, but it's a very good and exciting book. Angel's Game catches your attention from the very start and doesn't stop. Like others, I'm not quite sure what happens at the end, but it doesn't even matter, it's just that good!!! I'm even thinking of re-reading Shadow of the Wind, just to keep the story going!!!
I loved this book as much as I did "The Shadow of the Wind" but for different reasons. "The Shadow of the Wind" had more of a romantic undertone, while "The Angel's Game" had more thriller elements. Absolutely delightful read. His characterizations and scene depictions are purely magical. I haven't read anyone else who can truly bring a story to life the way Carlos Zafron can! I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who truly loves a rich vibrant story filled with likable characters you never want to leave!
See why thousands of readers are using Bookclubs to stay connected.