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"A terrific book-what might have happened if Raymond Chandler had written The Exorcist ."-Stephen King " Falling Angel combines the best of the classic detective story . . . with elements of the occult with surprising humor and wit. . . . This is the literary love-child of Raymond... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Harold Angel: NYC Private Investigator, hired by Louis Cyphre to investigate a missing persons case in 1955 New York.
- Louis Cyphre: Frenchman who hires Harold Angel to track down Johnny Favorite, former singer.
- Johnny Favorite: Teenage singer/heartthrob who disappeared in NYC's Times Square on New Year's Eve, 1943.
- Epiphany Proudfoot: Exotic 17-year-old daughter of a deceased voodoo priestess, falling for her could be hazardous to one's health.
- Margaret Krusemark: The lover of Johnny Favorite, for whom the detective is searching. She may be able to provide clues as to his whereabouts, and knows more than she lets on about his past involvements.
- Ethan Krusemark: Father of Margaret and a very wealthy ship owner
- Toots Sweet: Piano player that played with Johnny Favorite for a brief moment in time.
- Dr. Albert Fowler: Favorite's doctor
- Connie: Add a description of this character.
- Detective Sterne: Is in charge of investigating a series of murders that may or may not be connected.
- Spider Simpson: Bandleader
- Herman Winesap: Lawyer for Louis Cyphre.
- Izzy
Quotes edit
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“The tomb lies at the end of every path. Only the soul is immortal. Guard this treasure well.”
Dr. Cipher -
“The world belongs to the strong, not the meek. Is this not so? The lion devours the fold; the falcon feasts on the blood of the sparrow. Who denies this denies the order of the universe.”
El Çifr
Setting & Locations edit
- New York City, NY: Unlike the movie, the novel takes place entirely in and around New York City.
First Sentence edit
It was Friday the thirteenth and yesterday's snowstorm lingered in the streets like a leftover curse.
Themes & Symbolism edit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 78 of 199 in Newman and Jones 200 Best Horror Novels. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- William Hjortsberg (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1978
ISBN: 978-0151301188
Page Count: 242
Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1978
ISBN: 978-0151301188
Page Count: 242
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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