Angels Fall

by Nora Roberts

Book Overview

New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts explores the wilds of the Grand Tetons--and the mysteries of love, murder, and madness--in Angel Falls, her engrossing and passionate new novel.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399153721
• ISBN13: 9780399153723
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
• Length: 439 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

amazing book

NR did not disappoint with this book. It kept you guessing which makes a excellent read..

Great read Nora Roberts does it again. I couldn't put it down

Suspense, thriller and romance I give this book five stars

Angels Fall by Nora Roberts is a really must read!

NR has done it again with this suspenseful story. It has many twists and turns. This who done it book takes you on a journey in a small town setting, with vivid characters and list of possibilities, keeps you page turning on the mystery murder or is it a figment of Reese's imagination from her past? Enjoy!

Kept my attention from page one!

It’s a great story about losing and finding yourself and some great twists along the way. Very good read!

Angels Fall by Nora Roberts

One of her better recent books, I would recommend to fans and new readers alike. The book arrived quickly and in good condition (brand new) Thank You, Phyllis Lautenschlaeger

Angels Fall

Nora Roberts is a great fiction writer. I've enjoyed every book I've read written by her. I can't put them down once I start. If it's a trilogy, I have to buy all three so I'm not interrupted!! Having gone through graduate school and a postmasters program, it was time to read something nonstressful and these books have been a fantastic way of relaxing and losing myself in her words. The books cover so many areas under one cover,eg. romance, suspense, murder, relationships, lose, fun,fantasy, supernatural/mystical, and trials and tribulations of life.

The Best in Years

A librarian I know, who is very shy and not much given to recommending books, told me this was Nora's "best in years," and I was duly impressed by that statement, but didn't really believe it. I thought I would find another fast-paced, serviceable Nora story, neither good nor bad but just fun. I was wrong. From the very first page, I could not put this book down. The story of Reece Gilmore, survivor of unspeakable horror in her hometown of Boston who is currently "hiding" in small Wyoming town Angel's Fist, is completely compelling and believable. Reece has fought her way back through physical and mental horrors, from post-traumatic stress disorder to a near-fatal gunshot wound to the chest, to crippling anxiety and panic attacks. So a day when she can put one foot in front of the other is a good day. Why, then, does it have to be Reece who witnesses a murder in this quiet haven? Nobody believes her--except for taciturn author Brody, as unlikely a match for Reece as the man in the moon. And yet... Read and find out what happens. The identity of the killer is hidden until the very last chapter, and although it isn't that hard to figure out, there are enough red herrings thrown in to cast some doubt. I absolutely could ot put this book down until the very last page, and now I wish it had lasted another 100. Nora Robert never ceases to amaze me. She is still going strong!

An Appealing Heroine, Feisty Characters, Wonderful Sense of Place, Good Suspense and a Nice Romance

Just when you think there's no new way to tell the story of a knight in shining armor who saves the fair maiden, along comes Nora Roberts to turn that time-tested formula on its head . . . with great results. If you want a great new book for your vacation, get Angels Fall! If you have ever been to Wyoming, you probably came away in awe of the Tetons. Seeing those peaks is in some ways even more moving than the Grand Canyon. And on a hot day in July, it's nice to think about being in Wyoming. The Tetons are a primary spiritual character in this book, helping to inspire the fictional characters to take the right steps. A fragile woman, Reece Gilmore, finds herself stuck in Angel's Fist, Wyoming (not too far from Jackson Hole) after he radiator hose splits. Needing to make a few bucks, she impulsively applies for the cook's job at short-order Angel Food. Clearly, she knows what she's doing. While most people would freak out from the pressure, it's almost a relief to Reece, as it takes her minds off other issues. Gradually, we learn that Reece is on the roam to try to erase very unhappy memories. I won't say more because Ms. Roberts does a nice job of letting the details emerge in the novel. Meeting the people in Angels Fist soon makes Reece think that she might like to stay . . . except for one problem: Reece observes a murder while on her first hike. But no one can find a body . . . or signs of a murder. Is Reece crazy? The incident does have one positive element, it brings Reece into close contact with Jamsion P. Brody (who prefers to be called Brody), a mystery novelist whose posterior is causing much conversation among the younger women in town. Their relationship blossoms in unexpected ways . . . both for the reader and for them. The issue of Reece's sanity becomes clouded by lots of incidents where the unexpected happens. But as Reece points out in the book, "It's not paranoia if they're really after you." The novel is filled with delightful characters you'll long remember . . . and may wish to meet: Joanie: She owns Angel Food and likes to talk tough . . . but may be a little bit softer than that. Lo: Joanie's son whose nickname is short for "Lothario" and who has plans for Reece. Linda-gail: The waitress who wants Lo . . . as a faithful husband. Mac: Loves to help people. Rick: The local sheriff who finds himself unwilling to place too much credence in the views of a newcomer, but has a delightful family. The mystery story is well done. You'll probably be thinking it's one of four characters right up until the last few pages. The most delightful aspect of this well-written story is that Ms. Roberts doesn't rush her story, her characters or your pleasure in enjoying the book. Although I'm far from a big foodie, I loved the many interesting food references in the book. It's like the Goldy Schultz stories in a way . . . but without the recipes. Like Goldy, Reece communicates through food. Read this book an

A HIGH CALIBER ROMANCE THRILLER

Angels Fall is one more romance/thriller by an acknowledged master of the genre, Nora Roberts. This story of a woman striving to overcome a traumatic past is expertly read by Joyce Bean who captures readers by vocally embodying the fears and challenges experienced by the protagonist. No over the top drama for this reader, only a pitch perfect, authentic performance. Reece Gilmore is literally hanging on with her fingernails. She witnessed brutal killings in the Boston diner where she worked and was wounded herself. Realizing the state she was in she sought help as a patient in a psychiatric hospital. Eventually, she felt well enough to leave and our story takes place primarily in Angel's Fist, Wyoming where she has sought peace and hopefully a stabilized mental condition, free of nightmares and panic attacks. Once settled in, she hikes up into the mountains and surveys the beautiful surroundings with her binoculars. What she sees is not beautiful at all - it is a couple struggling on the opposite bank of the Snake River. The man has the woman in a stranglehold, and Reece is sure he is killing her. However, once she reaches another person on the trail, Brody, and asks for help, they return to the scene she described and find absolutely nothing. She knows what she saw, but with her history who will believe her? Recommended listening. - Gail Cooke