Angelopolis

July 1, 2013

In the fast-paced sequel to Trussoni's New York Times best seller Angelology, angelologist Verlaine continues to be haunted by his encounters with Evangeline, a human girl turned angel. As he combats the rising dominance of the Gregori Nephilim, their paths will cross again. In a story entangling Russia's Romanov history, modern science, and divine mysticism, listeners whirl from action sequences to unlocked secrets and back again. Trussoni takes some liberties with the traditional hierarchy of angels. Newcomers may find this confusing and should begin with the first book. Narration by Edoardo Ballerini contains numerous, believable characters and accents. VERDICT Recommended for larger collections, particularly where the author's previous work has been well received or where fans of Elizabeth Kostova abound. ["Trussoni's unevenly paced second offering is not quite up to the standards set by her debut novel. Exciting skirmishes and conflicts are dragged down by extensive historical explanations, and the introduction of a new major character falls flat. Despite the inconsistencies, devotees of Trussoni's first novel will enjoy this continuation of the crusade to save humankind," read the less enthusiastic review of the Viking hc, LJ 3/15/13.--Ed.]--Lisa Anderson, Omaha P.L.

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