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The Lost Angel: A Novel Audiobook
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New York Times bestselling author Javier Sierra returns with a heartpounding, apocalyptic thriller about mankind’s most ancient desire—and the modern evil some will unleash to obtain it.
Every religion has a story for how our species came to mix with yours and was doomed to this planet. We are the sons of exiles. Cursed. Even man condemned us, blaming us for all the evils of the world. On the one hand you worshiped us, these beings who brought knowledge from the heavens. But you also feared us for what we might want in return. . . .”
In approximately seventy-two hours, a little-known Middle Eastern terrorist group plans to bring about the end of the world. Convinced that they are the descendants of angels, they believe they are on the verge of at last being returned to heaven. Central to their plan is the kidnapping of Martin Faber, an undercover American scientist whose research has led him to an extraordinary secret.
Martin’s only hope for survival is his young wife, Julia Alvarez—a woman born with a rare psychic gift. But she must find the courage to save her husband, all while running from religious extremists and clandestine government agencies.
Sierra takes readers on an adventure across the world, from the summit of Mount Ararat to the high desert of New Mexico, from the monuments of Washington, DC, to the medieval city of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Sierra spent years investigating scientific and historical mysteries related to mankind’s efforts to engage directly with the Almighty.
The Lost Angel bears all the hallmarks of Sierra’s erudite yet fast-paced brand of storytelling, combining historical fact and fiction with dazzling narrative feats.
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"If you like Dan brown and his style of incorporating fact and faction, you'll love this book. Fast paced, interesting. You might even learn something new. Great glossary in the back with his research too."
— Jacqueline (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A coiling plot, full of insightful characters, with an intriguing mix of hopes and fears. Javier Sierra plays readers like a virtuoso—a stickler for detail with imagination galore—but always keeping the story ringing with unadorned reality. Just a solid, drum-tight winner of a book.”
— Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Jefferson Key -
“From its explosive opening to its thrilling conclusion, The Lost Angel by Javier Sierra is a rocket-paced, page turner. Fans of Dan Brown will find everything they’re looking for—and so much more—in this intriguing, provocative novel, as rich in historical detail as it is tuned in to our modern-day nightmares.”
— Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Darkness, My Old Friend -
“In The Lost Angel, Javier Sierra takes us on a riveting quest through 5,000 years of humanity’s rich esoteric history, peeling away those fascinating onionskin layers of our own hidden past. As the intrepid Julia Alvarez hurtles headlong across a continent to save her husband, she discovers the dark forces that imminently will be unleashed—when the lost wisdom of the ancients smashes, as in a particle accelerator, against those dangerous powers already held in the hands of modern science.”
— Katherine Neville, New York Times bestselling author of The Fire -
“Javier Sierra has taken the typical apocalyptic thriller to another level.”
— Charleston Post-Courier -
“This plot-driven adventure is a definite page-turner.”
— Booklist -
“Sierra has fashioned a spine-tingling apocalyptic thriller set in real-world locations and based on well-researched mythology and scientific facts, with just the right amount of fiction to make for an excellent read.”
— Library Journal -
"With The Lost Angel, Javier Sierra has gifted his readers with a mesmerizing and thrilling journey into one of the greatest historical mysteries—the true nature of angels. A fascinating and gripping tale.”
— Heather Terrell, author of Fallen Angel
The Lost Angel Listener Reviews
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" I enjoyed this story, but it took me a while to get through it. "
— Staceyb, 2/1/2014 -
" It's an okay novel. I really enjoyed it in the beginning, but it became old rather quickly. It seems to me the author had too many characters to keep track of. I was spending half my time reading trying to figure out who was doing what. Therefore, I was unable to feel emotionally connected to anyone. Also, I was bothered by the fact that Julia was so unbelievable. It was evident that the author was a man. He could not properly get into the head of a woman. What made matters worse was that he did all her chapters in first person. I think the story would have worked better if he had stuck to his third person specialty throughout the novel. Overall, this book was ok to read one time, but I didn't even finish it. I would have to say Javier Sierra is surely a name to remember... A name to remember to avoid. "
— Ashlyn, 1/26/2014 -
" Similar to Dan Brown books. A good Read!! "
— Diane, 1/15/2014 -
" Received as an ARC from the publisher. Lots of good research done. The glossary at the beginning was extremely helpful. Just not enough tension between the characters. "
— David, 1/14/2014 -
" ~ What is the opposite of "unputdownable"? *... "
— Phoenix, 10/12/2013 -
" Very good read, the end not so much "
— Khali, 5/23/2013 -
" I really enjoy books that tie in obscure historical items and groups so you can learn more about them. This was a good book that I learned a lot from about items that I could research on my own. "
— Coulter, 3/20/2013 -
" This is really terrific. Very well done indeed. "
— Whitley, 12/29/2012 -
" Buen libro de misterio, intriga y suspense :D! "
— Juan, 7/3/2012 -
" If one were a true-believing Roman Catholic and didn't expect a large vocabulary it might appeal. "
— Annie, 3/1/2012 -
" Another novel (in translation) in the Da Vinci Code genre. Followers of the Book of Enoch, and angelology will find this interesting. Much ado about John Dee and Noah. I even got my hubby to read this book quite a coup. We both noted errors in the translation. "
— Jennifer, 12/25/2011 -
" I really enjoyed two previous books by Sierra. But, although this one was chock-full of surprising revelations and real references to climate change, it completely descended into unbelieveability at the end (a la Angels and Demons by Dan Brown). It was a good romp, but not a great read. "
— Julie, 10/18/2011 -
" This is really terrific. Very well done indeed. "
— Whitley, 9/23/2011 -
" Received as an ARC from the publisher. Lots of good research done. The glossary at the beginning was extremely helpful. Just not enough tension between the characters. "
— David, 9/3/2011
About Javier Sierra
Javier Sierra is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Secret Supper and Lady in Blue. He is extremely well known in his native Spain and has contributed frequently to both radio and television broadcasts. A native of Teruel, Spain, Sierra currently lives in Madrid.
About James Langton
James Langton, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and later as a musician at the Guildhall School in London. He has worked in radio, film, and television, also appearing in theater in England and on Broadway. He is also a professional musician who led the internationally renowned Pasadena Roof Orchestra from 1996 to 2002.