An angel and a demon shouldn’t have anything to do with each other
In an alternate biblical history, the war between angels and demons is unending and brutal.
Amitiel, an angel of God, and Stolas, a fallen angel-turned-spy, should be enemies. However, after they uncover a shocking secret that drives them to desert, they go on the run together in modern-day America. Both are injured, and it’s only by chance that they stumble upon a long-abandoned church.
Ensconced in the alluring, stifling church with a forgotten cemetery and too many peach trees, they finally have time to heal. They also have time to think and plan, which is as much a blessing as it is a curse.
Amitiel must come to terms with his strange hunger and forbidden desires, while Stolas plans their next move. They both grapple with the knowledge of where their food rations came from, and that something is very wrong in the heart of Heaven itself. God has vanished, and if he isn’t giving the orders, who is condoning the atrocities the angels commit in the name of winning?
FIRST CREATION is a 22k word queer, high heat horror novella. It is a love letter to fallen angels, rediscovering religion in a way that works for you, queer rage, and hunger of all kinds. It deals with some very heavy themes and is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. For a full list of content warnings please check the author’s website.
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amazon review
I absolutely loved this take on Angels x Demons and their relationships. I could drone on for days about how great this book is, but it’d probably be easier for you to read it and bask in its greatness.
★★★★★
amazon review
It’s captivating and impossible to put down. I love the depth and layers to it. The characters are so tender and relatable in a horrifyingly self-reflective way.
★★★★★
goodreads review
Mars Adler has written a masterpiece. The prose of this novella is stunning, I highlighted so many passages. I’m obsessed with Stolas. The men’s relationship was heart-wrenching.
