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Mystery & Thriller· International

Angels flight

by Michael Connelly
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#22,400of 99,626 books
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Published 1999English
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About This Book

Michael Connelly's Angels flight (1999) stands as one of the most significant works of mystery & thriller of its era. Angels flight (1999) by Michael Connelly is a masterfully plotted thriller that combines tension, atmosphere, and sharp psychological insight.

Book Details

AuthorMichael Connelly
Published1999
Country of OriginInternational
LanguageEnglish
Category🔍 Mystery & Thriller
ISBN202054296X
Editorial Score30/100
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Editorial Assessment

Michael Connelly published Angels flight in 1999, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of mystery & thriller from International. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. Readers coming to Angels flight for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Michael Connelly's role in the literature of International is well established. Angels flight can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

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notable · national
199930
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Michael Connelly
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Michael Connelly is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of mystery thriller.

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Angels flight was written by Michael Connelly, first published in 1999. Michael Connelly is recognized as a significant author in the field of mystery and thriller.

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