Angel Rising — Mary Abshire

A new realization. A bigger fight.

My birthday is coming soon, and with it comes angelic abilities. Ezekiel is helping me to prepare, but I still don't know how to open the damn gates. I tried several times, and nothing worked. If I can't open them, we will lose the war against the demons.

A new angel shows up. He claims we were lovers. I don't remember him because my memories are deadened. What the angel tells me only brings more questions and confusion. Why would Vincent send him? What is the vampire leader in Chicago hiding? I long to get answers from him, but he's trying to prevent the demons and hybrids from taking over the city.

I have little time. Demons are gaining ground. People are dying and want to exchange angels for food. Now that I've learned why I had my memories deadened, I have a bigger reason to destroy the evil beasts. There's so much at stake, and it seems Heaven is in a state of chaos. If I can open the gates, I don't know if enough angels will come to defend mankind. One thing is certain, if I don't open them, there won't be a peaceful future for anyone.