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Under Angels: (a supernatural thriller set in legendary tunnels beneath Los Angeles) Paperback – May 14, 2012

by Jace Daniel (Author, Illustrator)
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
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Crossword puzzle enthusiast Pete Durante is a war dog trainer stationed near the Los Angeles Harbor during World War II. After he cracks an enemy code that helps end the war and saves millions of lives, he gets driven to suicide by a vengeful intelligence officer named Rip Greamer. To save his family from an even darker fate, Pete must follow his dog beyond the grave and into a purgatorial maze of tunnels beneath Los Angeles to solve one final puzzle. Under Angels is a ghost story that includes Los Angeles history, UFOs, anagrams, the K-9 Command Unit, WWII cryptography, love, tragedy, second chances, and Greamer, who is either a covert government agent or something far worse. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: "A dark, gritty ride through the twisted world of a man in love." "A blend of fact and fiction that will blow your mind." "Asphyxiating. Terrifying. Unparalleled." "Puzzle lovers will get an extra thrill." "For the true fan of genre who aches to return to the days of Robert Bloch and Richard Matheson."
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    292 pages
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    May 14, 2012
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 0.66 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1469925230
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1469925233
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Jace Daniel is a writer residing in Los Angeles. His work has been published in the New York Times Bestsellers 'Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure' (2008), 'Six-Word Memoirs on Love and Heartbreak: by Writers Famous and Obscure' (2009), and 'The Moment: Wild, Poignant, Life-Changing Stories from 125 Writers and Artists Famous & Obscure' (2012). Jace Daniel's recent novel Under Angels, a supernatural thriller set in Los Angeles, is now available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle versions. He's also written its adapted screenplay, and is currently developing the tale into a graphic novel. http: //underangels.com For more about Jace Daniel, please visit http: //jaced.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (May 14, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1469925230
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1469925233
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.66 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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Jace Daniel is a writer residing in Los Angeles. His work has been published in the New York Times Bestsellers 'Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure' (2008), 'Six-Word Memoirs on Love and Heartbreak: by Writers Famous and Obscure' (2009), and 'The Moment: Wild, Poignant, Life-Changing Stories from 125 Writers and Artists Famous & Obscure' (2012).

Jace Daniel's recent novel Under Angels, a supernatural thriller set in legendary tunnels beneath Los Angeles, is now available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle versions. He's also written its adapted screenplay, and is currently developing the tale into a graphic novel. http://underangels.com

For more about Jace Daniel, please visit http://jaced.com

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Customers find the story engaging and compelling with a clever plot. They describe the book as an entertaining page-turner with an interesting writing style. The characters are described as emotionally electric and great, with authentic emotional depth. The book blends fact and myth seamlessly in a quick, well-paced read.

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24 customers mention "Storytelling"21 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the storytelling. They find the plot clever and interesting, with a compelling style. The dog adds sweetness to the story. Overall, customers describe the book as an incredibly human story about love, loyalty, and suspense.

"...His writing style is dark, dangerous and compelling. The story took me by the throat from the first line and shook me right through the ending...." Read more

"...In the end, this is an incredibly human story, about love, loyalty and, ultimately life, and by the time I had read the last word, I had fully..." Read more

"...There's a pretty good tale (heh) to be told, and I did enjoy it...." Read more

"...The character of Rip Greamer is frighteningly realistic and made my pulse race anytime he appeared...." Read more

12 customers mention "Reading quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's engaging plot and writing style. They describe it as an entertaining read that keeps them hooked from start to finish.

"...Astounding - Asphyxiating - Tremendous - Terrifying - Superb - Unparalleled" Read more

"...This book was phenomenal. The best way for me to describe it is mind-bending...." Read more

"...is going to have to wait for next summer, because I had more fun reading this book than a pile of puppies in a flower bed...." Read more

"...Under Angels is a fluid novel that keeps you intrigued from the start...." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing style"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style interesting and sophisticated. They appreciate the author's dark, dangerous, and compelling writing style. The story is told from the dog's perspective, which they find refreshing.

"...I found that book in Under Angels, by Jace Daniel Albao. His writing style is dark, dangerous and compelling...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the writing style, too, it is sometimes tender, sometimes brutal, but always challenging in all the best ways." Read more

"This was a different book. The writing style, the plot and perspective (from the dog) - all very different...." Read more

"...as you move chapter to chapter. That is because the author treats his reader with sophistication. You need to be able to read between the lines...." Read more

10 customers mention "Heartwarming"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and uplifting. They describe it as funny, gripping, and leaving them with deep emotions of love, loyalty, sadness, and joy. The book is described as mind-bending, engaging, and fast-paced.

"...end, this is an incredibly human story, about love, loyalty and, ultimately life, and by the time I had read the last word, I had fully realized how..." Read more

"...This book was phenomenal. The best way for me to describe it is mind-bending...." Read more

"...'s novel to be a gripping, funny, heart-wrenching, and ultimately uplifting experience. In short: this is excellent storytelling...." Read more

"...I don't want to spoil anything, but watch out for the tears. This book has heart. So much so that it just might break yours a little...." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book has an engaging pacing. They mention the dialogue is concise and authentic. The story blends fact and myth masterfully in this quick read.

"...It had a certain fast-paced urgency I couldn't get enough of...." Read more

"...In short: this is excellent storytelling. The dialogue is snappy, succinct, and - most important - authentic...." Read more

"...the author's blending of fact and myth, woven together masterfully in this surprisingly quick read...." Read more

"...However, It is quick paced and interesting. It didn't take long to figure out who Rip Greamer was in the story but that just made it more interesting" Read more

6 customers mention "Emotional depth"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging. They praise the characters as emotionally compelling and cool. The story explores themes of love, hate, evil, and great heroes.

"...The characters were emotionally electric and once I began the novel there was no other life but theirs...." Read more

"...got World War II, ciphers, a quest to reclaim a loved one and some cool characters! Plus, it's Los Angeles. What more can you ask for?..." Read more

"This story fascinates me still. You the reader become emotionally invested in the lead characters, one of whom is canine (and K-9)...." Read more

"...It is written from a perspective that gives a different feeling to the characters...." Read more

4 customers mention "Authenticity"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's blending of fact and myth in the book. They find the mix of local history and urban legend just right.

"...The best way for me to describe it is mind-bending. What's real, what's not, what's around the next corner or in the next hole, it kept me on the..." Read more

"...The dialogue is snappy, succinct, and - most important - authentic...." Read more

"Clever plot, entertaining writing. Truly enjoyed the author's blending of fact and myth, woven together masterfully in this surprisingly quick read...." Read more

"...The story is a great mix of local history, urban legend and has just the right amount of suspense and "scare factor"." Read more

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  • Froglips
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch original story!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2011
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    I have never wrote a review but felt compelled to include my thoughts on this novel. To say I'm an avid reader is an extreme understatement. I consume books like my french bulldog consumes plastic toys. Any day can find me chest deep in mystery, horror, fantasy, or thriller stories from a large variety of authors. There is never a time when I don't have three or more books going at once. I believe it's a result of my need to find that one book that will drag from my depths the true emotions that life has forced me to conceal in places most people fear to tread.

    I found that book in Under Angels, by Jace Daniel Albao. His writing style is dark, dangerous and compelling. The story took me by the throat from the first line and shook me right through the ending. The characters were emotionally electric and once I began the novel there was no other life but theirs. I read the book in one day, forsaking all others, until the early evening found me at the finish line with tears and a powerful desire to read everything this man has ever written, whether novel or notes on a pub napkin.

    I do not recommend this novel to those who read "Urban Fantasy" such as Twighlight or the plethera of vamps, werewolves, etc. stories that take horror and make it into a cotton candy dreamscape. This is for the true fan of genre who aches to return to the days of Robert Bloch and Richard Matheson.

    Astounding - Asphyxiating - Tremendous - Terrifying - Superb - Unparalleled
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  • Shoshana Hathaway
    4.0 out of 5 stars beneath the city, beneath time
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2012
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    I wasn't sure that I was going to like this book until almost the very end ...but when I decided, I decided that I like it, very much. First, I'm a sucker for dogs, even war dogs ...and much of this story is told from the dog's point of view, which the author handles extremely well. His dog isn't just a person in a dog suit ...he thinks, experiences and reacts like a dog, and what a wonderful hero this special pup turns out to be! Part of what kept me from immediately "taking" to the story was the plot line that involved some ...other worldly (well, sort of) beings, and I was wondering, until I finally figured out what was going on, whether we were getting a gratuitous dose of the paranormal, just because it's so popular at the moment. the answer to that is no, and when all the pieces fall into place, it makes perfect sense, and moves the entire story on to another level entirely.

    If you aren't fond of word puzzles or cryptography, be aware that there is a lot of it in this story ...as there must be. I'm not good at such games, so I spent a good deal of time waiting for the hero (human) to "get it", but watching the process was as interesting for me as solving the puzzle would have been.

    In the end, this is an incredibly human story, about love, loyalty and, ultimately life, and by the time I had read the last word, I had fully realized how glad I was that I had persevered and that this book touched me, intellectually and emotionally.

    I enjoyed the writing style, too, it is sometimes tender, sometimes brutal, but always challenging in all the best ways.
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  • Jimmy the Hook
    3.0 out of 5 stars One major problem, otherwise an engaging read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013
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    Strangely enough, having a third dog singular narrator works! There's a pretty good tale (heh) to be told, and I did enjoy it. A man, Pete Durante, - and his dog - fight to save the lives of his wife and daughter, who have been taken by the devil? the grim reaper? Evil? This question is my major problem with the story. The nature of the Antagonist is unclear. His name is Rip Greamer - really! He appeared when Shadow's mother [Shadow is the dog/narrator] and Shadow's siblings did not survive birth, to take their souls to the next stage in their journey. But for most of the novel, he is also portrayed as an evil entity that plays games with the lives of humanity, and is the entity against whom Pete is engaged in a battle of mind and body to save his wife and daughter. He also appears as a helper to Pete in the same battle. And he appears at the end in a role which is far from evil, and falls definitely on the good side.

    The author can't really have it both ways. Rip Greamer (please, please rename this character. This is just painful!) should be broken into two characters: the evil entity, and the benign guide (for lack of a better description). His dual role doesn't work, in my opinion.

    I noticed few errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.

    I rated this book a 3*, based on my problem with the Antagonist's nature, but otherwise I enjoyed the book and would certainly read another by this author.
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  • Lizzie Lizard
    5.0 out of 5 stars You won't be able to stop reading this until you're done, and then you'll wish you weren't...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2012
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    I'm struggling at work today...why? Because I stayed up WAY too late last night so I could finish this book. I kept telling myself one more chapter and then I will go to bed, one more chapter and then I will go to bed. Sixteen chapters and ten minutes of post-book crying later I was finally able to go to bed. This book was phenomenal. The best way for me to describe it is mind-bending. What's real, what's not, what's around the next corner or in the next hole, it kept me on the edge of my seat. It had a certain fast-paced urgency I couldn't get enough of. The character of Rip Greamer is frighteningly realistic and made my pulse race anytime he appeared. I love the fact that it was written from the point of view of Shadow the dog, it added a certain simple sweetness to the whole story. What owner doesn't want to believe that our beloved pets would go to the ends of (or in this case the center of) the earth for us? I would recommend this book to ANYONE who has even the slight bit of interest in the supernatural. I'm very much looking forward to the graphic novel. I hope Jace will continue with his writing as I would very much love to see what he could come up with next.
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  • vlado
    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2013
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    everything works in this story, a quite depressing reading despite being exceptionally a good book.
    Looking for something different to read? this is highly recommended!
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  • Don
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2015
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    good
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  • W. Hallworth
    3.0 out of 5 stars A compulsive page-turner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2013
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    What a great read! A compulsive page turner written from the point of view of the protagonist's dog. If that sounds corny it is not meant to. The concept works, and works brilliantly, with the ending being quite emotional. Although I could not put the book down I was confused a little with some of the timelines, and I may be able to resolve that the next time I read it, and I *will* read it again. I loves Jace's style of writing: fluid, gritty and purposeful. The only problem I had with his style, hence only three stars, was the use of bad language in the text. I can see the argument that some of it was contextual, but a little was not. My opinion is that it is very rarely completely justified. I know that in 'the real world' people do use such language, but it is never necessary, in my opinion, to have the words staring at you from a book you have just bought. But really, that does not detract from the fact that this is a gritty, fast moving story about love, loyalty, and life.
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