The Angel Maker tells the story of Katie, Chris, Alan, and Edward. They are all connected by a past that has not been unraveled that relates to a long ago serial killer called the Angel Maker. When Alan is murdered, it sets in motion events that can’t be undone. Will everyone make it out alive?

This book was absolutely phenomenal. I mean beginning to end so dang good. I haven’t been this engrossed in a story in a long time. I was trying so hard to figure it out but I couldn’t. I loved the characters that he built. One of my favorite things was his ability to make this a serial killer story without completely fixating on the serial killer. He was an ancillary character and nothing more and that’s what is so brilliant about this story. Most need the serial killer to keep you interested. This one absolutely did not. By far my favorite Alex North and definitely a contender for favorite book of the year!

The Angel Maker is my first Alex North novel, but now I see what the hype is about. Alex North takes what is seemingly a random attack at the beginning of the book and weaves a complicated and totally addictive backstory and then takes it forward into the future, explaining that maybe it wasn't so random after all, that maybe it was always fated to happen, I really enjoyed the character of Katie Shaw. who really is just trying to do the right thing and protect those she loves, but is caught up in circumstances that are beyond her control. The audio version of The Angel Maker is perfectly narrated, taking what is already a great book and giving it that little bit something extra.

Thank you Macmillan Audio for the audio ARC in exchange for a review. This is based on the narrator only; they did a fab job! A great listen for your ear holes

Interesting and well written I just personally couldn’t get into the story. Just a little slow and unbelievable at some points. Totally unbelievable and didn’t catch my attention much. Ending predictable and also way too drawn out. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book is one that you need to focus when listening/reading, There are a lot of characters and storylines that somehow go together. To me - this book was a bit confusing - I suppose I didn't focus as much as I should have because I have just finished and quite honestly I don't really know what happened or why. I did love The Whisper Man by this author but this one was just kind of a miss for me.

The Angel Maker is the type of book I should have loved but drowned in the details. Bluntly put, there is just too many characters and timelines. I thought getting the audiobook version would help, but I still struggled to become invested.

Thank you for giving me access to this audio ARC.

When a professor is brutally murdered, Detective Page finds themself caught in the middle of two cases from years past - a supposed future-seeing serial killer and a teenager (Chris) savagely attacked. The phone call Chris' sister Katie receives telling them Chris has gone missing is the start of the investigation which will bring the serial killer and the connections altogether.

The storyline is magnificent. The suspense is excellent. I had difficulty trying to keep everything in line at the beginning of the story. However, once I was past the initial issues, I was completely enthralled with the plotline.

The narrator, Rosalie Craig, was wonderful. They sounded professional and perfect voice for this suspenseful story.

I have liked the Alex North books I’ve read so far. And I liked this, too. There were some things that just bothered me about it. It is all based and dependent on people taking a philosophical mind exercise and making it literal. That’s where it gets hard to accept, at least one of the places. I also had a little bit of trouble with the main character. Aside from being shallow and boring, she was so blind to her brother. Yeah, he has a lot of problems. You would to if your sister decided sex with her boyfriend was more important than walking home with you and some guy stabs you several times and tries to remove your face. That’s gonna leave some emotional scars that no one seems to really want to see. Sure, she has her own guilt, but it is completely a self-centered view of what happened.

I guess this wasn’t my favorite Alex North book. It was ok.

The Angel Maker is a little difficult to review. I liked that the book is a combination of crime-thriller and paranormal with a philosophical undercurrent but I also struggled keeping track of what was really happening. The core story is very interesting but the book is a slow burn with multiple viewpoints that hops around a lot and twists the timeline. As someone who enjoys when a story unravels through multiple perspectives, this was a lot to keep track of, especially in the beginning. The audio for The Angel Maker actually very well done but I do need to note that this isn't an audio book that is multitask friendly. With how things are revealed throughout the book, I found myself having to rewind even while doing simple task, so I didn't miss anything.

After reading The Whisper Man by Alex North, this book was highly anticipated for me. Unfortunately, it didn't work for me that well. I enjoyed the concept of the book, a crime thriller with paranormal and alternate universe tropes. The parts I struggled with were how much of a slow burn the book was as well as the multiple points of view and timelines. Normally, I enjoy multiple points of view, however, in this book they skipped around a lot and at times it was hard to know which character I was reading about. I felt the timelines were a bit jumbled as well, at times jumping around without any clear delineation on what timeline I was reading. I also felt the characters were hard to connect with. The final twist at the end was interesting, however, I did guess it. All in all, this was a decent read, but not one that I will remember in a few years time. I will read more from this author though, because I did enjoy The Whisper Man.

Alex North’s books are hit or miss for me. I really enjoyed The Whisper Man; however, The Shadows was just OK. This one fell into the just OK category. This book took lots of concentration to understand what was going on. Multiple puzzle pieces that had to fit together in just the right way. It was a creepy read. I will give it that. The cast of characters was vast and it was hard at times to keep track of each one of them. I thought the idea of this story was unique and on target. The beginning was too much of a slow-burn and then I just got confused as the story went on. I do hope others enjoy reading The Angel Maker.

A twisty mind-bending anxiety attack from cover to cover. The narrator was absolutely perfect for this work. She had me so tense I thought I was going to pop a blood vessel.
The intertwined storylines gave me so much to think about and I loved it. Each piece was so important to focus on and remember. Great characters to follow, and I ate it up. Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this audioArc in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Oy vey! This was a flop for me, which was a big disappointment because I loved North’s other two books.

Where to begin… Well, this started off strong with a good opening that grabbed my attention. After that, not so much. This is told in different timelines, from multiple points of view. There are two major storylines. And overall, it’s mostly confusing and it just didn’t keep my interest. My mind kept wondering, a lot.

What I liked: there is a philosophical debate that is central to the overall plot. It was thought provoking and I enjoyed the questions it presented. Unfortunately, that’s petty much it.

As I said earlier, there are two major storylines. I kept listening, waiting for the “Aha” moment to arrive, that explained how they were connected. It never happened. The one storyline seems to be completely pointless, with so much left unanswered. I finished and thought ok, what the heck did I miss? I saw another friend post about it that day and asked her if she understood the point; caught something I didn’t. She felt the same way and had the same questions.

As much as I love this publisher and author, this is unfortunately one I just can’t recommend.

This is a wild ride. Murders. Serial killer. Faces being cut off. Estranged siblings. A book that might tell the future.

I alternated between a physical copy and audiobook. Both are so well done but both require your full attention. This story is exactly like a puzzle. You have all the pieces, it’s a little overwhelming at first but you know they all fit together and when they do - boom!

I’m not a huge thriller lover but I do love literary fiction. This book reads like a literary thriller and I think that’s why I liked this one so much. I had to work for it and I love that in a book.

I just really didn’t follow this book. The pacing was very weird, and there were so many characters. I’m still confused about exactly what all happened and why. So I don’t know how to review it!
Thanks to Celadon books and MacMillan Audio for the advance copies. Narration was great—I listened to the first half and read the ebook for the rest.

If you are going to read THE ANGEL MAKER, I’d suggest taking notes. I both read an eARC of this one, and listened on audio. I wasn’t able to follow at all while listening, and I barely managed the first half of the book while reading it with my own two eyes. I was confused a lot of the time, but everything came together at the end. THE ANGEL MAKER is thought provoking, detailed, and quite creepy.

Katie Shaw is summoned to help her brother, who had a traumatic experience in childhood and sadly turned to drugs and homelessness in his adult life. At the same time, detective Laurence Page is investigating a murder of a college professor. All of this is wound up in the crimes of a serial killer who died a generation ago and who believed that everything is fated.

THE ANGEL MAKER is told in different timelines and from multiple points of view. Half the time I didn’t know where I was and I had to keep trying to figure out who was who, which didn’t make it very enjoyable. However, for those with quick minds and people who like books that fit together like a puzzle, THE ANGEL MAKER might be just the ticket.

Thank you to NetGalley, Celadon Books and Macmillan Audio for advanced copies of THE ANGEL MAKER as an eARC and on audio. I appreciate the opportunity to give my honest opinion.

Having loved Alex North's previous books, I was very excited to receive The Angel Maker. The Angel Maker was a religious zealot who believed himself to be doing God's will in proving his devotion by k-lling children in the 1950s. He left behind a book that is supposed to contain prophecies for the future and religious instruction. The story is largely set in present day and we're learning how The Angel Maker is seemingly still affecting events with his doctrine.

The mystery follows a number of characters and timelines, which can be a bit difficult to keep straight while reading. They did ultimately come together in an interesting and unexpected way. It was difficult for me to connect with the story and characters as it read in such a fragmented manner. Ultimately, I thought it was just okay. I listened to the audiobook, which was well-narrated by Rosalie Craig.

Thank you Celadon Books and Macmillan Audio for providing this ebook and audiobook ARC. All thoughts are my own.

To sum it up: I'm disappointed.

I loved The Whisper Man, still have The Shadows on my shelf (haven't been in the mood for it), and was hoping for another five start favorite from this author.

Sadly, I think all of the timeline jumps and the multiple of characters did a great disservice to this work. Also, there needed to be more of the actual Angel Maker.

I do not recommend this one on audio as the singular narrator leaves every character one note. If this had been a full cast, it would've been better.

I was lucky enough to get the chance to tandem read this. I acquired a physical ARC copy that Celadon Books had dropped in an LFL. I also was approved for the audiobook ARC from Macmillan Audio on @netgalley.

It’s hard to say much about this book without providing spoilers so what I will say is… just go read it.

Alex North knows how to tell an intriguing story and I recommend any of his books. The Angel Maker is no exception.

Rosalie Craig did an excellent job narrating the audiobook. My one suggestion when it comes to audio, this book has a bunch of different POV’s and timelines going that come together beautifully. Because of that, this is an audiobook to listen to when it has your full attention and not an audiobook to provide background noise while accomplishing other tasks.

Thanks to Celadon Books, Netgalley, Alex North, and Macmillan Audio for this book that’s great in every format in exchange for my honest review.

I have struggle with Alex North’s books in the past and unfortunately this one was no different. It found it slow and not interesting enough to keep track of characters and whose who.