EDITOR’S CHOICE
A masterful blend of mystery and morality, Fabis delivers a thought-provoking tale that captivates with complex characters and powerful storytelling.
C. R. Fabis’s The Angel and the Amazing Life of Maggie Love is a uniquely captivating novel that offers readers an intriguing blend of mystery, philosophy, and moral exploration. Told from the perspective of Inspector Lawrence—an angel tasked with evaluating the soul of a profoundly complex and enigmatic woman—the story delves deep into the life of Maggie Love, a confessed murderer with twenty kills to her name.
What makes Maggie Love so compelling is her duality: she’s both a remorseless executioner and a woman driven by tragedy, vengeance, and a peculiar sense of justice. As readers follow the celestial inspector’s painstaking investigation into Maggie’s life, they’re given the daunting task of deciding for themselves whether Maggie’s soul is worth saving. Through this narrative device, Fabis skillfully penetrates the murky grey areas of morality, urging readers to reconsider concepts of right and wrong, sin and redemption.
Maggie’s character is astonishingly rich: equal parts genius and flawed human, her life defies easy categorisation. She’s charismatic, brilliant, and thoroughly human, inspiring sympathy even as her heinous acts provoke unease. The personal struggles of Inspector Lawrence—who grapples with doubt and the limits of his own judgement—add yet another layer of profound relatability to this celestial drama.
Fabis’s storytelling is elegant and thought-provoking, weaving philosophical musings seamlessly into a gripping narrative. For lovers of moral dilemmas and vivid characterisation, this novel is a must-read. The Angel and the Amazing Life of Maggie Love is more than just a story—it’s an invitation to question the frameworks of humanity itself.
