The Angel Trilogy
Angel Burn
The Angel Trilogy, Book 1
Willow knows she’s different, because Willow has a gift. She can look into people’s future just by touching them. She has no idea where she gets this power from… But Alex does.
Gorgeous, mysterious Alex knows Willow’s secret and is on a mission to stop her. In spite of himself, Alex finds he is falling in love with his sworn enemy.
Reader Reviews
A rapturous read from the very first page
In a tale that spans a continent, L. A. Weatherly creates a fascinating thriller. She skilfully guides the readers’ imagination to reinforce a plot that surprises and enthralls from the start. From a seemingly innocent beginning Willow learns uncomfortable truths about herself when Alex is sent to her. Appearances are continually deceptive, but the reader is drawn in until the right time in the story for the next turn. The development of the story is extremely credible in this interesting fantasy novel. The first book in a trilogy, ‘Angel’ has set the scene for the next two installments that will, if they follow the same drama and pace, become young adults’ classics for many years to come.
Lesley HinesAmazing read
I loved this book! I couldn’t put it down from start to finish, and even started reading it again. Some parts made me smile and some made me sit on the edge of my seat. My friends all tell me how much they also loved it and we all discuss it at school. It is such an amazing read that I would suggest everybody to read it! Can’t wait for the sequel.
ChloeThank you L. A. Weatherly!
Powerful. Romantic. Magical. Mystery. Danger. Everything I dream of in a book. I thought that the book sounded good just from the cover. I know that they say don’t judge a book by its cover but I’m glad I picked it up. I started reading this book whilst I was on holiday and got sucked straight in. I kept getting told off because I was picking up the book every time I got a chance. I love Willow’s character and feel like I can relate to her a lot of the time. I wish I could read the second and third books straight away but I suppose that’s my fault for picking up the book before any of the others had come out. The author is very talented and anyone in their right mind would love this book. I am not religious and I don’t believe in angels but in this book it was like they were meant to be. Thank you L. A. Weatherly for showing everybody your amazing book and making it come alive!
Philippa, 13Brilliant
This will draw you in from the very first chapter and by the end you will definitely be left longing for more! I couldn’t put it down and think this is the quickest I have read a book in my life. Highly recommend; 10 out of 10.
DonnaAngel
This book could not be any more astonishing. From the first page I was completly overwhelmed, obsessed and jealous of L.A Weatherly for writing one of the best books I have ever read. To be captived and breathless in a book like this was just what I was looking for. Never again will I be able to read a book this compelling.
Annie Tattersdill
Press Reviews
Angel has it all
Suspense, drama and romance, Angel has it all.
Reading Force 2011A celestial stunner
The first of L A Weatherly’s thrilling and much-anticipated teen trilogy is a celestial stunner, daring to clip the wings of the current angel cult and delivering something much more deliciously devilish. Weatherly weaves a dark, atmospheric and addictive story full of epic adventure and spine-tingling suspense, and then spices it up with a heart-stopping romance that unfurls as gently as a good angel’s wings. A fantastical flight of imagination that is heaven-sent for teenagers…
The Lancashire Evening PostI was gripped
From the opening chapter, I was gripped. From the start, I liked the main characters, Alex and Willow and found them both to be totally believable. As the road trip story progresses, the adventure and tension builds, along with their relationship with each other. It all moves at a good pace, and every chapter leaves you wanting more. Both the romance and the action are interwoven brilliantly, as neither one overshadows the other and both are entirely relevant to the storyline as a whole. I found the writing really brought the tale to life, as it was as vivid and clear in my mind’s eye to me as if I’d watched it as a film.
BookbabblersRich and deep and thrilling
An extremely compelling idea, so rich and deep and thrilling. The world of the book is dark and exciting. The characters are brilliantly drawn, the style will appeal enormously to the Twilight generation and the plot is fantastically full of suspense, drama – and romance!
Liz Kessler, AuthorA powerful, dark and hugely inventive thriller
A powerful, dark and hugely inventive thriller that burrows beneath the reader’s skin. The charged relationship between Alex and Willow in this electrifying novel makes a lasting impression, a must read for 2010.
Jake Hope, Children’s book specialist and reviewer for The Bookseller
Angel Fire
The Angel Trilogy, Book 2
Only Willow has the power to defeat the malevolent Church of Angels, and they will stop at nothing to destroy her. Willow isn’t alone, though. She has Alex by her side a trained Angel Killer and her one true love. But nothing can change the fact that Willow’s a half-angel, and when Alex joins forces with a group of AKs, she’s treated with mistrust and suspicion. She’s never felt more alone…until she meets Seb. He’s been searching for Willow his whole life because Seb is a half-angel too. This is a heart-pounding, knuckle-whitening, paranormal romance action-adventure for fans of the Twilight series.
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Angel Fever
The Angel Trilogy, Book 3
In the devastated remains of the world, millions of people live in “Edens” provided by the angels who have all but enslaved humanity. As the angelic stranglehold on humanity tightens, Willow and Alex are recruiting and training new Angel Killers while struggling to hold ground on the celestial battlefield. Willow continues to struggle with feelings for Seb, and her love and resolve are tested as a shattering revelation sends Alex on a separate journey. Now that the final battle versus the angels is about to begin and the fate of the world hangs in the balance each of them must face the consequences of their own choices. Will love endure? Will the human race survive?
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Willow knows she’s different, because Willow has a gift. She can look into people’s future just by touching them. She has no idea where she gets this power from… But Alex does.
Gorgeous, mysterious Alex knows Willow’s secret and is on a mission to stop her. In spite of himself, Alex finds he is falling in love with his sworn enemy.
The Story Behind the Angel Series
I’ve known Alex for a long time. He first came to me as a character almost twenty years ago, when he was a thief in a fantasy setting – an expert with knives rather than guns. Nothing came of that particular novel, but Alex always stayed with me. He refused to go away, in fact! And over the years, I began to wonder about redoing his story completely, and placing him in a contemporary setting.
Willow came to me at the same time that Alex first did – her name was Jhia at that point – but she didn’t feel fully formed until I started thinking about a contemporary storyline. Then her name changed to Willow, and I realised that not only was she psychic, but that she loved tinkering around with cars.
Once I had that, I had the rough premise of the story: suddenly I knew that Willow had psychically seen something that she shouldn’t have, and Alex was the teenaged hit man hired to kill her. The two of them join forces instead, and fall in love.
I loved the feel of this, but that was as far as I got for several years. Though I kept writing snippets of the story (it nagged and nagged at me, really wanting to be told!), I knew that the premise as it stood wouldn’t work. If Alex was a real-life hit man, then a happy ending wouldn’t be very likely! And I like happy endings. I wanted this to be an action-packed, epic story, but also essentially a romance. So, the story stayed in the wardrobe of my mind for a long time – taken out occasionally to think about, but nothing more.
Then in a bookstore one day, I saw a display of non-fiction books about angels. Rather than focusing on the religious aspects of angels, these books were about something more: the idea of angels as very personal helpers to humans, friendly beings who you could call on for anything from helping you find a parking space to saving your life.
And as I looked at all the titles, I thought…
What if angels weren’t really what they seemed? What if we only thought they were kind, but in fact they had their own agenda? What if they were really beings to be feared, instead of admired?
With one of those almost-audible clicks that writers sometimes get, the two story ideas came together into a glorious whole. Suddenly I knew that Alex was an angel killer, and that Willow was a half-angel.
Angel happened quite quickly after that; it seemed to write itself. Writers aren’t supposed to have favourites of their own books, but Angel is very special to me … I’ve known and loved the characters for a long time.
Angel Trilogy FAQs
Is Alex based on anyone you know?
No, Alex is based solely on himself. Most of my characters aren’t based on real people. (And if any of them are, I’ll never tell!)
How many Angel books are there? Online, I can see Angel, Angel Burn, Angel Fire and Angel Fever.
There are three Angel books. The first one is titled “Angel” in the UK and “Angel Burn” in the US. Sorry, I know it’s a little confusing.
I heard there was going to be a film of Angel – any news on that?
The series was under option for a while, but things didn’t pan out. Don’t worry, though – if it happens, I’ll definitely let everyone know!
Why did you bring Seb into the series?!
Seb’s had kind of a mixed reaction from readers – some love him, some hate him! I hadn’t originally planned on a love triangle, but when I was working out the storyline for Angel Fire I suddenly thought: what if Willow isn’t the only half angel? Sorry everyone, but I REALLY couldn’t resist the dramatic tension that introducing an attractive male half angel would bring. Because I’m evil like that.
What do you think happens to Willow and Alex?
They eventually get married and have two children: a boy named Martin Jake, called Jake (after Alex’s father and brother), and a girl named Miranda Jane (after both their mothers).
Is Angel Fever really the last book in the series?
For now, yes, though I wouldn’t rule out someday returning to this world. I had a lot of fun with it.
ANGEL PLAYLIST
- Crawl: Kings of Leon, Only By the Night
- Rambling Man: Laura Marling, I Speak Because I Can
- Many of Horror: Biffy Clyro, Only Revolutions (Bonus Track Version)
- Fire: Kasabian, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
- Make Me Wanna Die: The Pretty Reckless, Make Me Wanna Die – Single
- Cosmic Love: Florence + The Machine, Lungs
- Iris (album version): Jade Gallagher, Maybe This
- Time Is Running Out: Muse, Absolution
- Hear You Me: Jimmy Eat World, Story’s Changed
- Forever: Fireflight, Unbreakable
- Go With The Flow: Queens of the Stone Age, Songs for the Deaf (UK Version)
Listen to the Angel / Angel Burn playlist here.
ANGEL FIRE PLAYLIST
- Quinceniera: Mariachi El Bronx, El Bronx [Explicit]
- Holy: Mariachi El Bronx, El Bronx [Explicit]
- Mexico: Incubus, Morning View
- Evil Angel: Rufus Wainwright, Poses
- Sad Song: Christina Perri, Lovestrong
- Thistle & Weeds: Mumford & Sons, Sigh No More
- I Was Broken: Marcus Foster, Nameless Path
- Dead Man Walking: The Script, Science & Faith [Explicit]
- Miss Nothing: The Pretty Reckless, Light Me Up
- Ain’t No Grave: Johnny Cash, American VI: Ain’t No Grave
- Iron: Woodkid, Iron EP
- Big Burned Hand: Iron And Wine, 4AD Sessions: 2008-2011
- Synchronized: Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Make A Scene
- Shake It Out: Florence + The Machine, Shake It Out EP
Listen to the Angel Fire playlist here.
ANGEL FEVER PLAYLIST
- Angels: Within Temptation, The Silent Force
- Let’s Get Lost: Beck & Bat For Lashes, Twilight Saga: Eclipse
- Beautiful Disaster: Kelly Clarkson, Thankful
- 28 Days Later – In the House – In a Heartbeat: London Music Works, 100 Greatest Film Themes – Take 2
- Wherever You Will Go: The Calling, Camino Palmero
- It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday: Boyz II Men, Legacy – The Greatest Hits Collection
- Echo: Jason Walker, Midnight Starlight
- Time is Running Out: Muse, Absolution
- Thistle and Weeds: Mumford & Sons, Sigh No More
- Evil Angel: Rufus Wainwright, Poses
- One: Faith Hill, Cry
- Angel (Radio Edit): Massive Attack, Singles Collection
- I Should Go: Levi Kreis, One of the Ones
- Unintended: Muse, Showbiz
- Endlessly: Muse, Absolution
- It’s the End of the World as We Know It: REM, The Best of REM
Listen to the Angel Fever playlist here.