by Anne Rice
First published 1999
Azriel, a ghost and angel-demon, witnesses the brutal murder of a young girl in present-day New York. Drawn into her tragic fate, he vows to avenge her death. As Azriel navigates the city's dark underbelly, he must confront his own supernatural powers and a shadowy cabal intent on harnessing his abilities for their own nefarious ends. In a race against time, Azriel must uncover the truth behind the girl's murder and decide the true nature of his own existence.
Genres: fantasy, supernatural, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: race-against-time, supernatural-protagonist
678 pages · Paperback · Bridge Publications, Inc.
Content warnings: murder, violence