Immortal City
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4.5 • 113 Ratings
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
In the first book of this young adult paranormal fantasy series set in a reimagined Los Angeles that sparkles with glamour and celebrity worship, Guardian Angels protect for money . . . but what happens when one saves for love?
“Strong writing, well-rounded characters, and an enticing hook [of] mercenary/celebutante angels breathe life into the world Speer has created."—Publishers Weekly
Jackson Godspeed is the hottest Angel in a city that revolves around idolizing Immortals like him. He grew up in the spotlight, and in less than a week he’ll become the youngest full-fledged Guardian ever. People around the world are lining up to pay for him to keep them safe. His lifelong dream of becoming a hero is finally within his grasp—and he can’t afford to let the parties, paparazzi, or red carpets distract him.
But Jackson’s high-profile life takes an unexpected turn when he meets seventeen-year-old Maddy. She’s smart and down-to-earth, and sees Jackson for who he is and not for his celebrity. They forge an instant—and electric—connection. Their vastly different backgrounds seem like the only obstacle in their path to being together . . . until something much more dangerous threatens to destroy their chance at love.
Because not everyone worships the Angels: a bitter killer is murdering the Guardians one by one. And it’s up to Maddy to save Jackson—he’s next in the killer’s sights.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Speer, a music video director, makes a solid literary debut with a romantic thriller set against the backdrop of a transformed Los Angeles, a true City of Angels. A century ago, angels revealed themselves to the world. Soon after, they began charging (exorbitantly) for their protective services and have become the ultimate celebrities, commanding immense wealth, power, and popularity. When hottest-of-the-hot angel Jackson Godspeed meets waitress Maddy Montgomery, it's a Cinderella story with a twist. The media goes wild, but their families forbid the burgeoning romance for reasons that hark back to the angels' darkest secrets. Accurately hitting on celebrity-obsessed culture and the dichotomy between the glitterati and everyday people, Speer blends romance and mystery to deliver a fresh take on the "angel novel," first in a planned trilogy. The author draws on several of the more well-trod aspects of the paranormal genre (hidden destinies, forbidden love), yet strong writing, well-rounded characters, and an enticing hook in the form of the mercenary/celebutante angels breathe life into the world Speer has created. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
AMAZING!!
I came across this book by mistake and decided to buy it and give it a shot. I'm so happy I didn't find the book I was looking for because I absolutely loved this story, especially closer to the end of the book I went through so many emotions and it ended better then I would have thought. Unfortunately I finished the book in less than 24 hours and I still just wanna keep reading, can't wait for the next book! Good read thank you Scott Speer.
- Team Immortal City!
Immortal City
Loved this book. Didn't plan on getting it. So glad that I did!!!! Hopefully there will be another soon!!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
From the first page until the last I couldn't put this book down! I snuck away to empty conference rooms at work and even cancelled a date with my boyfriend to read Immortal City. This book is riveting from beginning to end. I'm crossing my fingers for a trilogy and dare I say a movie.