The Black Parade

M. (Of Cinder and Bone) kicks off her Black Parade urban fantasy series with a tropey, action-packed love letter to angels, demons, and psychic powers. Two years ago, seer Jordan Amador inadvertently killed an innocent man and was tasked with shepherding 100 lost souls to the afterlife as penance. With only two souls remaining until she earns her redemption, Jordan meets her match in the form of Michael, a handsome rock star turned poltergeist who has lost his memory and is far more than he seems. When Jordan’s guide, the archangel Gabriel, recognizes Michael as a lost fellow archangel and the commander of God’s army in heaven, Jordan is thrust into an age-old battle between angels and demons for dominion of Earth, and possession of her blood may be the key to victory. M. delivers a slickly paced, though fairly rote, paranormal tale overflowing with witty banter. It’s sure to appeal to fans of the television series Supernatural and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (BookLife)