**Named a Must Read by PopSugar and CrimeReads** "A story that combines lofty philosophical inquiries about fate and free will with the grisly legacy of a sadistic serial killer. Deep down it explores an endlessly intriguing [question]: Is it possible to change the course of fate?" -The New York Times "Deeply complex and carefully crafted, this novel is a thrilling question mark all the way to the end, and it puts North's storytelling skills on full display. The Angel Maker , his best so far, is a superb addition to his already impressive oeuvre." -npr The Angel Maker weaves "an intriguing cast of characters across multiple time periods into a story rich with layers and plot twists and perfectly suspenseful pacing. A delightfully bone-chilling tale." -Kirkus Reviews "At [ The Angel Maker 's] center is a present-day murder, but embedded in its core are the paranormal, elements of cringeworthy horror, and a riveting study of the bonds and boundaries of sibling devotion, as well as a master study on determinism. Everything in this story is connected in ways the reader can't begin to imagine until a series of stunning parallels and revelations are disclosed. Wait for it!" -- Booklist , starred review "Told in multiple voices and with digressions into the past, The Angel Maker is disturbing, absorbing and, in the beginning, a crazy kaleidoscope of storytelling.

Be patient, though.the big picture here does come together. And when it does, it's not one you're likely to forget." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch.