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    Fallen Angel

    By Heather Terrell

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    Heaven-sent?

    Ellie was never particularly good at talking to boys—oranyone other than her best friend and fellow outcast, Ruth.Then she met Michael.

    Michael is handsome, charming, sweet. And totallyinto Ellie. It’s no wonder she is instantly drawn to him.But Michael has a secret. And he knows Ellie is hidingsomething, too. They’ve both discovered they have powersbeyond their imagining. Powers that are otherworldly.

    Ellie and Michael are determined to uncover what theyare, and how they got this way . . . together. But the truth hasrepercussions neither could have imagined. Soon they findthemselves center stage in an ancient conflict that threatensto destroy everything they love. And it is no longer clearwhether Ellie and Michael will choose the same side.

    In this electrifying novel, Heather Terrell spins agripping supernatural tale about true love, destiny, and thebattle of good versus evil.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperTeen
    Release dateDec 28, 2010
    ISBN9780062039668
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    Heather Terrell

    Heather Terrell is the author of The Chrysalis, The Map Thief, and Brigid of Kildare. Before she started writing, she worked as a lawyer, and she has more than ten years' experience as a litigator at two of the country's premier law firms and for Fortune 500 companies. A graduate of Boston College and Boston University School of Law, she now lives in Pittsburgh with her family. Fallen Angel is her first novel for young adults.

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    • 4/5
      I do not usually read mystery novels, but heard the author speaking about his research and was intrigued. The story was interesting, the settings well researched and described, and the action moved very quickly.
    • 4/5
      Daniel Silva delivers a powerful story of sordid political and financial affairs that infiltrate the Vatican. The threat level rises as Gabriel is pulled away from his peaceful work restoring art, into his previous deadly job in order to prevent a catastrophe.
    • 4/5
      Another good entry in the Gabriel Allon series full of everything I've come to expect from Daniel Silvia - plenty of suspense, intrigue, death, and destruction, with strong characters and compelling writing. I'm looking forward to the next book.
    • 4/5
      A fast and enjoyable read. I always gain knowledge and perspective from Daniel Silva's characters.
    • 4/5
      A solid addition to the Allon canon by Silva, who rarely disappoints. I liked the fact that there was a significant Catholic component to this one and enjoyed seeing those Catholics and the usual band of Israelis working so well together. Very much the same way that it is in the real world, in fact. Differences of opinion, sure, but lots of mutual respect. And lots of shared threats.
    • 4/5
      I have always enjoyed the earlier books in this series and this is no exception to the rule. Gabriel is slowing done; one wonders if the end of the series is nigh. But the plot keeps up the usual high standard moving from Rome, via St Moritz and Vienna (where old ghosts lurk) to Jerusalem with the mixture of action, espionage and political background bubbling along as before.
      I look forward to reading #13 and wait with trepidation as to Gabriel's future.
    • 4/5
      Another exciting Gabriel Alon book. Well written and kept my interest. How that man keeps his private life and his spy-killer life separate, I'll never know. His wife must be a saint. Oh...he's imaginary!
    • 4/5
      So many story lines, so few pages. As a thriller, [The Fallen Angel] did not disappoint. It was fast-paced, hair-raising at times. The characters of the Pope and Donati, and their relationship with Allon is fascinating, and could possibly been a bit more developed. Early in the book, when antiquities looting was being introduced as a major story line, I almost expected Julian to make an appearance, and was mildly disappointed when he didn't. The investigation into the death of Dr. Andreatti and the role of the Vatican banker seemed to have been forgotten through a large part of the book. The focus seemed broad and scattered. Several times while reading the book, I would wonder how it got to certain points, such as the relationship between Marchese and the Vatican Bank to South America, why Allon doesn't particularly like Paris, or the sudden appearance at the end of the Imam that was involved in the antiquities looting that appeared at the beginning. And once again, Gabriel Allon toys with retirement. The book-lover in me hopes he never retires, while the involved-reader in me would love for him to retire, somehow raise a bunch of children with Chiara, but take over the advisor/consultant job for Shamron.That being said, Mr. Silva always does a very good job of relating the "eternal-ness" of the Middle East conflict, and how it spills over into the rest of the world. Occassionally he has teetered on the brink of excess in his more recent books, but mostly does well at letting his characters express the depth of emotions engendered by the topic. It is a "good read" in my opinion.
    • 5/5
      This was a slightly bizarre reading experience as it was one of three Daniel Silva books I read in catch up mode this summer and I began it on my Nook and finished it on my Kindle. I'm not sure if it was because it was my third book this summer or the book wasn't as good, but I didn't love it as much as I have some of the other Gabriel Allon stories. I got sucked in & didn't want to put it down, but it wasn't the same. I felt as if he was trying to wrap up too many loose ends - like this might be the series end. The operation in Vienna, the possible death of "his brother", his own near death, some tense moments with Chiara. Those, however, I loved. I did feel as if there were almost too many stories going on at once. By the time he'd saved Israel & found the remains of the first temple, I'd forgotten about Dr. Andreatti & the Marcheses. I still love his friendship with the Pope - and find myself growing attached to both men. It was interesting how he filled in Donati's back story and put some time context into the series. I don't know how I feel about the resolution to Marchese - it was interesting how Carlo told him how/why he'd tried to have Chiara killed. That happened with Kharkov too and it makes me worry that when Silva is ready to end this, he will kill Chiara -- and then Allon will eat his gun because Gabriel will not survive another loss. While the storyline with Marcheses & Andreattis was interesting, it got lost in the middle east. I felt it could have either been expanded on or omitted, but that was the only piece I didn't like. "If I hadn't lost the baby, you wouldn't be going to Paris without me" ... "No explosion. No funeral for a child. No Chiara." I felt some of the drama with Chiara to be somewhat contrived. Between asking if Leah knows he loves her - and asking whether he does - and one of the conditions of Ari giving her his Narkiss St. house being filling it with children, I felt like Silva was pushing this a little too much. If she hadn't miscarried, she'd be a mom and definitely not on the mission. Or did she mean he'd have retired? Because I doubt it. Her fear in Vienna, praying for sirens, was palpable and if I didn't know that Silva won't kill Allon, I'd have been in tears with her. "When he was gone, she stood alone in the window, her face wet with tears, and prayed for the screaming of sirens" but I didn't understand why he couldn't wear his ring. I don't think that was an issue in any other missions. For as much as I was glad for the pre-mission detail, I wish we'd gotten more post mission. She had a palpable fear of leaving Vienna a widow - and it made me love Chiara even more. But I didn't like his indifference "If you hear explosions, you'll know I'm dead. But if you hear sirens" It's not like he doesn't care - or that Uzi and team won't tell her. It just felt odd. Loved the tie backs to Eli's history in Vienna. Nice touch. The kidnapping of Massoud was interesting, albeit rushed. Was it them who ultimately killed them after the temple discovery or his handlers in Tehran? I don't like that kind of loose ends. I love Silva's description of Jerusalem as god's fractured citadel on the hill. Very true. While I've always had a passion for the middle east, this series was a huge part of why I wanted to visit Israel and now having been there, I love "revisiting" it via his writing. I liked the overlap of Catholicism and Judaism with Allon as the pope's bodyguard."Blood never sleeps" I liked this twist, although I found the Indiana Jones angle of Eli and Gabriel accidentally finding the pillars of the first temple to be a little far fetched. The stones was a nice parallel throughout the series - and them being responsible I love that this tied back into Chiara's wishes for the art world - she wanted to work with Julian at the beginning of Portrait... and now she's designing the Eli Lavon wing at the Israel Museum. I like the explanation of Jerusalem Syndrome. I like that they'll be home - although we know as long as Silva is writing that ALlon will never be able to tell Uzi to "find someone else" but their being based in Jerusalem eases my fear of Gabriel receiving news that Shamrom, who he finally called Abba, has passed. "Shamron made no reply other than to twirl his lighter nervously between his fingertips. He didn't believe in karma. He believed in God. And he believed in his angel of vengeance, Gabriel Allon."my favorite line, hands down.Overall a good if not great read.
    • 4/5
      Since I'm on a roll with Daniel Silva, I thought I'd read his latest bestseller now.The Fallen Angel continues the story of the reluctant Israeli intelligence operative Gabriel Allon. He is older, still working as an art restorer, and still one of the most respected and feared agents in the world.This novel begins as Allon is restoring a Caravaggio for the Vatican. He is living in Rome with his young wife Chiara, also an intelligence agent for Israel's super secret "Office". Work on the Caravaggio is proceeding normally, until Allon is asked to report to the Sistine Chapel by Monsignor Luigi Donati, private secretary to the Pope. Donati asks Allon's help in solving the mystery of the death of Claudia Andreatti, a curator in the antiquities division of the Vatican Museum. Andreatti's body lies broken on the floor of the chapel, clearly the result of a fall from a great height. Suicide, accident, or murder?While Allon begins to delve into the mystery, he realizes that other forces are at work. Andreatti was investigating the provenance of the Vatican Museum's vast collection. Perhaps she ran afoul of one of the many criminals involved in the illegal trade in antiquities. When Allon and Chiara discover another death that is likely related to Andreatti's the Italian police get involved. The carabinieri have an art squad which investigates looting and illegal trade in art. The chief of the squad, General Cesare Ferrari is smart, savvy, and powerful. He suspects that Allon has something to do with the second death, but is really not sure.Eventually Allon learns that the trade in illegal antiquities is also a conduit for Hezbollha, the Iranian-backed international terrorist organization. So once again an Israeli intelligence operation begins, with Allon at the helm.The Fallen Angel reintroduces some old characters from Gabriel Allon's past, and we meet some new and interesting ones. The book is fast paced, contemporary and interesting. It is a must read for the spy novel enthusiast.
    • 3/5
      This was almost like three separate books or at least three separate stories rolled into one longer plot. The initial storyline, dealing with an investigation into a murder, never grabbed me and it seemed an odd situation to put Gabriel Allon into. The second storyline, which was much more along the lines of a standard Gabriel Allon thriller wound up being too brief and didn't allow the supporting characters to do much of anything. The final part of the book could, perhaps, have been the most interesting if fleshed out into a longer story. But as written, it seemed almost an afterthought or a recognition by the author that it was simply time to end the book. This was also a story that, eventually, depends upon characters acting through a very lengthy and complicated series of motions necessary for a portion of a plot to come to fruition, but the likelihood that just those steps would, in fact, be taken, was too me far too remote to hold the story together.
    • 4/5
      Once again an excellent and fast paced yarn. The fact that the prime factors in the current Middle East are all there make the story believable - sadly so.
    • 3/5
      I will start by saying that for years Daniel Silva has been one of my favorite authors and I have read all of his books. However, the last two books have not been as good and actually are becoming a bit ridiculous with how they are written. I really enjoyed the beginning plot direction of The Fallen Angel with the art looting and murder investigation starting at the Vatican. The pace was quick and the information was very interesting. I actually thought that Silva wasn't going to go down his Israeli political rabbit hole and that the book would actually be a fresh take on Gabriel Allon's involvement in the plot. This book started with an interesting investigation into Carlo Marchese and that plot line was thrown out almost completely until a few pages at the end. Why, so we can have more terrorism vs. Israel jammed into the story?Then, bang, the plot changes and the murder at the Vatican somehow links to Iran, which then links to terrorism in Austria and Israel and the same old Gabriel Allon plot comes back into the fold. It is entertaining, sure, but Silva is now so preachy with his politics that the books are no longer about Allon and his exploits but are how Allon fits into a pro-Israel narrative. I get that Silva has always had a bit of this underlying theme in the book, because hey, Allon is an Israeli intelligence operative so of course he is on that side. But, the last few books from Silva are too politically preachy vs. entertainment, in my opinion.And, one last thing, Allon has got to be 50+ years old at this point. He has been injured and broken so many times that isn't it time for a new main character?
    • 5/5
      Another wonderful book in the Gabriel Allon lineup. A terrific writer, Silva, has created quite a franchise in this series. Only thing I noticed was a tendency to fall into a predictable pattern and the story lines are getting to sound a little bit similar. Still a fine read.
    • 4/5
      Gabriel Allon is at it again. This time he has taken on the job of restoring a painting for the Vatican. While there, a woman falls to her death from the upper reaches of the dome in Saint Peter's Basilica. Looking into the reasons behind her death, which is not the suicide it first appeared, leads to a terrorist plot to attack a Jewish site in Vienna. The "retired" Gabriel is lured back into leading his usual team for The Office. I have to think that this business of Gabriel being retired but still working is getting a little tiring. The end of the book indicates there is reason to hope he will soon make a major change to his status. This book has lots of good information about both archaeology and Holocaust denial as well as current threats to the state of Israel. While it's a good read, it is not the riveting read that some of the past books have provided. Witness the fact that it took me well over a week to finish it!
    • 4/5
      This series has long been one of my favorites, however the last two entries have been a little stale. The Fallen Angel picks up the game a little bit. This time Gabriel is in the service of the Vatican per suing a banker that is so much more. Per usual the plot is sweeping and Gabriel is relentless. Not the best book in the series but al in all a fine entry.
    • 4/5
      Another addition to the series. A very good one. It begins back at the Vatican and goes from there culminating in Jerusalem.
      I really enjoyed the additional history that came with this plot.
    • 3/5
      Another good read. Gabriel tracks a Hezbollah killer after he is asked for help by the Pope's assistant. The museum curator of the Vatican is killed.
    • 4/5
      I am sad to know that there is only one more book for me to read in this series (until next year I assume when Silva publishes the next one). This book has Allon yet again come out of retirement to help solve a murder. Naturally, that murder leads to terrorist activity that imperils Israel. I love how these books take us around Europe. I also love the continued storyline of the friendship between the Pope and Allon. Without giving away any spoilers, I like how this particular book death with both modern day politics and Biblical history. Great stuff as always!
    • 3/5
      "The fallen angel" (Originaltitel) ist die Kuratorin der Antikensammlung des Vatikan, die sich anscheinend aus der Kuppel des Petersdoms zu Tode gestürzt hat. Ex-Mossad-AgentGabriel Allon wird beauftragt, den angeblichen Selbstmord zu untersuchen. Im Verlauf seiner Recherchen kommt er einemgigantischen Komplott auf die Spur - der Frieden im Nahen Osten, ja weltweit ist äußerst gefährdet. Sein Weg führt Allon bis nach Jerusalem, auf bzw. unter den Tempelberg, woer in letzter Sekunde das Attentat verhindern kann. Schließlich gelingt es ihm, auch die Drahtzieher zur Rechenschaft zu ziehen. Im neuesten Abenteuer mit Gabriel Allon (s. zuletzt "Der Hintermann", ID-A 15/13) zieht der amerikanische Bestsellerautor wieder alle Register, sein übermenschlich agierender Held und seine Mitstreiter vom Mossad werden mit immer gefährlicher werdenden Situationenkonfrontiert, die sie nicht ohne starke Blessuren, doch intelligent und todesmutig meistern. Insgesamt wieder ein rasanter Thriller mit einer ununterbrochenen Abfolge überaus packender Szenen.
    • 5/5
      Daniel Silva’s “The Fallen Angel” catapulted me on to a high mountain where revered storytellers reach into the stratosphere, collect the sparkling debris of shooting stars, and through some rare and magical process, transform the particles into inexpungible words of enlightenment to rain down on the rest of the world.
    • 4/5
      The work was interesting and enlightening as to the conflicts surrounding the occupation of Jerusalem and historical aspects relating to the description and destruction of the Temple of Solomon. The depth of the story and character development is what one would expect in a series of twelve works relating to Ggabriel Allon, art restorer and Israeli agent.
    • 3/5
      Gabriel Allon, noted art restorer and former Israeli spy and assassin, is pulled from retirement again by the Vatican City hierarchy to investigate the death of a Vatican Museum employee assumed to be a suicide when she threw herself from a catwalk in St. Peter's Basilica. Gabriel quickly realizes that the woman was murdered instead. Her death is shortly linked to a number of thefts of art and antiquities from the Vatican Museum which is sold on the black market to fund Hezbollah missions. The task for Gabriel and his Israeli team is to discover Hezbollah's immediate plans and to thwart a war within the Middle East.

      Daniel Silva's novels read like a cross between James Bond with his license to kill and Mission Impossible's charades to expose the villain. Although always enjoyable, there isn't anything really different in this novel that the reader hasn't already experienced with earlier books.
    • 4/5


      The Gabriel Allon books are always thought-provoking, educational and great thrillers. I recommend them all.
    • 3/5
      An enjoyable read, reasonably paced and set between the Vatican City and Jerusalem. Add some archeology, religious conflict and organised crime and you have the recipe for a good read. Well worth a read
    • 4/5
      A fast paced, page turner that I couldn't put down! A woman commits suicide in St. Peter's Basilica - or does she? Gabriel Allon, art restorer/Israeli intelligence agent, takes the case and goes on a wild investigation that takes him all over the world, chasing art thieves and Middle Eastern terrorists! Lots of locales, lots of characters, and lots of action!
    • 4/5
      Slightly different tone to this story than previous Gabriel Allon novels, as Allon is drawn into an investigation originated by the Vatican itself. Eventually, the Israeli spy network is pulled in as Allon's investigation leads into the Holy Land, and his attempts to thwart a Hezbollah attack on holy sites in Jerusalem at the same time the Pope is visiting. Pulse-pounding in parts as two major terror plots are interrupted, and I found myself wondering the whole time if Allon was going to royally screw up during each event. Gabriel doesn't seem to be affected personally as much in this one as previous books, but the story is no less enjoyable. Silva belongs in the upper echelon of thriller writers today.
    • 4/5
      This is the latest in the series about an Israeli superhero. Just like Jason Bourne or Indiana Jones, Gabriel Allon is a pure hero, his skills in espionage matched by his knowledge of art and his skill in restoring damaged masterworks.This is high testosterone stuff, with Allon using his formidable intellect to solve a murder; however, in this tale, many people already know who the killer was and so this becomes something of a performance test for Allon; naturally, he passes with the Israeli flag flying high. The evil posed against him is ultimately led by Iran's Supreme Leader, and naturally the Iranians concoct a complicated plot in which there are feints and provocations in many countries. Although Allon is nearly blown up in one, he is, of course, like Israel, indestructible. Together with his personnally selected team of assassins and analysts he cuts through the Iranian plans and saves the world, and his nation, yet again. Then he returns to his first love--the restoration of Renaissance art. The reader is a fly on the wall in this tale; conferring privately with the Pope, listening in as the Israeli Prime Minister places his nation's fate in the hands of his intelligence service, and most particularly in Allon. Sprinkled throughout are archaeological tidbits ultimately leading to the question: who inhabited Jerusalem first, the Jews or the Palestinians. The search and obfuscation of ancient artifacts becomes, in fact, one of the key elements in the ongoing war between the two groups. Virulently anti-Israeli, the Palestinians--Middle Eastern Muslims in general--are presented as monomaniacal in their hatred of Jews and in their efforts to rid the region of Israel; Allon and his colleagues insure that their goal never becomes a reality. The book is well written and effectively edited, and it fits well into an enduringly first-class series.
    • 4/5
      Ellie knew there was something different about her. She was unlike no one else. Ellie can read minds from a single touch. She also starts off having dreams of flying that to her feel so real, and when she meets Michael, he helps her to realise that she isn't dreaming she's flying, she actually IS flying. She then discovers that Michael also shares the same unique powers. Michael sees Ellie at school and recognises her from somewhere, and it turns out they met a few years back in Guatemala. Ellie's parents are professors, and they travel in the summertime to various locations to teach farmers better ways to have improved land. Michael is handsome, charming and sweet. But Michael has a secret, and when Ellie discovers that secret, she feels relieved and glad that she's finally found someone who is just like her in her abilities. When Ellie starts to remember Michael from the past, they slowly get closer and eventually romance blossoms. They are both determined to discover what they are and how they got that way. The more and more they find out, the scarier their situation and lives become.This book is the first book in the series. The second book is called 'Eternity'. Throughout most of the story, Ellie and Michael go through tasks where they try to discover who and what they are, and their family backgrounds, etc.In terms of characters, I liked the relationship between Ellie and Michael. I like Ellie's personality. I believe she is a strong female. Michael seems mysterious at first, and then you find he turns into a like-able character, which is good.The ending I found quite gripping, as you are still left in the unknown, so it makes you want to carry on into the next book in the series. I want to find more about what they are, and if their relationship is still strong.In general I enjoyed the storyline of this book. I love books about angels, nephilim and all sorts of mythical creatures. I love the way it was written. The chapters are nicely short, so if you need a break, it's got easy places to stop for one.I gave this a four star rating because I would recommend this book as I did enjoy it, and I'm not sure if I would read it again, although I did enjoy the story. Overall I recommend this book to you if you are into books with this sort of theme.Happy reading =)
    • 3/5
      This was an enjoyable book. Not exactly perfect, but good. Being the author's debut novel I give her credit for coming up with an interesting back story for fallen angels. Though, personally, I wouldn't have called this Fallen Angel as it makes the whole "vampire" theory unbelievable. As the readers already know what supernatural beings the characters are. The ending was intense and definitely left me wanting more. I'm excited for the second book.The first half of the book was slow, but kept my interest. Then the second part was a real page-turner. I literally could not put the book down. My math teacher yelled at me to put the book away while in class.Even though I love the whole idea Heather Terrell has created, including her characterization of Ellie, I couldn't help but notice a few things. Somethings that I believe could of been work on. Remember this is just my opinion. One out of a million. I thought the romance was to fast which made it unbelievable, that the characters descriptions was lacking in ways making it harder to imagine the characters. How the teenagers interacted were to cliche and unrealistic, making the dialogue drag down with it. I also thought that Ellie thoughts went back and fourth to much making it confusing of what she actually felt. Honestly I thought Ellie was a strong character at the beginning and at the end, but not during the middle.The only thing that I really give thumbs up for, other then the angel myth, is how the villain is written. Even though he's not in it enough, in my belief, I thought he was perfectly created. You really got a eerie feeling when he was talk about or was feature in a chapter.That's all I really have to say. Overall it's a good book. I didn't per say love it, but it was alright. Some questions and plot twists were left unanswered, so I'll definitely be looking out for Eternity.