Angel

Impressions

Simon & Schuster--Simon Pulse
ISBN 0743427580
Feb 2003


(set just after the third season opening...)

An otherwise peaceful day at Angel Investigations is disturbed by the arrival of a desperate man--and the demon at his heels. The gang quickly disposes of the monster, only to find that it decomposes the instant it dies, leaving them with little by way of identifying characteristics. The young man is of no help, as he's fallen victim to a stolen identity scam: He's been wooed by a false Angel and is consequently distrustful of the real deal. And he's certainly not going to give up the ancient stone he's pocketed.

Angel's freaked by the thought of his very own impersonator--and Cordy's quick to point out all the more worthy celebrities residing in the greater L.A. vicinity--but he doesn't have time to reflect on the weirdness of the situation. Lorne's reporting some majorly bad mojo at Caritas that needs handling. But whatever's getting under all the local demons' skin seems to be affecting Angel as well. Will the real Dark Avenger please stand up?

(I can only say that I first titled this book Stoned, but for some reason that didn't fly...)

Fearless

Simon Pulse
October 2003
ISBN: 0743427580


After hundreds of years of near-invulnerability and quick healing, Angel encounters the Giglatl demon, a creature with an overdeveloped sense of territory and a unique strategy for keeping its den clear of other demons without causing so much trouble that humans target it. Its grizzly-like claws and fangs inflict severe damage on other supernatural life forms (even vampires)--but humans heal so quickly that the pain is fleeing, causing just enough damage so the Giflatl can escape. Its claws are also tipped with an hallucinogen which leaves humans cheerfully giddy...and fearless.

When the creature moves into Angel Investigations territory, the gang comes face to face with their hidden fears...or lack thereof...while Angel struggles with flinches and fears he hasn't felt since his first, human days. He'll have to overcome them if he's going to continue to help the helpless...and keep his friends safe.