Queen of Angels

<p><em>Queen of Angels</em> contrasts Shakespeare with gritty and profane 1970s New York exploring themes of love sex violence death faith and coming of age: “These violent delights have violent ends.” The novel captures the angst of teenage love striving for maturity within the context of a high-school production of Romeo and Juliet crossing the precarious border between flesh and fantasy experienced and observed by the author as a Brooklyn teenager.</p><p>“Not only is the novel a compelling exploration of young love it’s a gripping piece of storytelling.” —<em>Publishers Weekly</em></p>