The Angel of Darkness
The Angel of Darkness
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionNew York City • 1890s
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Angel of Darkness by Caleb Carr follows a team led by Dr. Laszlo Kreizler as they investigate the kidnapping of a Spanish diplomat's child in 1897 New York. This historical thriller explores themes of psychological profiling and the complexities of the human psyche while navigating the darker aspects of society and human behavior.
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Caleb Carr's The Angel of Darkness weaves a gripping, atmospheric thriller with rich historical details and dynamic characters. Readers praise its immersive 19th-century New York setting and complex narrative, though some find the pacing uneven and the extensive historical minutiae can be overwhelming. Overall, a compelling sequel to The Alienist.
Who Should Read The Angel of Darkness?
A reader who delights in historical thrillers with rich psychological depth, similar to Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes series or Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City, would thoroughly enjoy Caleb Carr’s The Angel of Darkness. This novel appeals to those intrigued by late 19th-century criminology and dark mysteries.
34,386 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionNew York City • 1890s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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