Angel Down

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Angel Down is a gripping horror novel set during the brutal trenches of World War I, blending supernatural elements with the harsh realities of war. It follows Private Cyril Bagger and his squad as they face an unimaginable mission that challenges their survival and morality.

A cinematic and bold tale of war, greed, and supernatural mystery in the Great War.

From the acclaimed author Daniel Kraus, known for Whalefall and co-authoring The Shape of Water with Guillermo del Toro, comes a stylistically daring and innovative story that plunges readers into the mud and chaos of WWI. Private Cyril Bagger has survived the war by relying on his cunning and trickery, swindling his fellow soldiers whenever possible. But everything changes when he and four others are sent on a dangerous task: to enter the deadly No Man’s Land and euthanize a wounded comrade.

What they discover, however, is far from what they expected. Instead of a dying soldier, they find a fallen angel, apparently struck down by artillery. This celestial being might hold the secret to ending the war, but only if the men can overcome their own selfish desires and unite.

As jealousy, greed, and suspicion creep in, the group’s unity begins to unravel, turning their encounter with the angel into a terrifying descent into chaos. Angel Down offers a powerful, multi-voiced narrative of survival, supernatural wonder, and moral struggle at the heart of one of history’s deadliest conflicts.

Praised as “a thunderous gallop of a war novel” by The New York Times and celebrated for its originality and ambition, Angel Down is perfect for fans of Stephen Graham Jones and Alma Katsu, delivering a fresh and unforgettable war story.

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