A Kiss Before the Apocalypse

A Remy Chandler Novel, Book 1

By: Thomas E. Sniegoski

Narrated by: Luke Daniels

Boston P.I. Remy Chandler has many talents. He can will himself invisible; he can speak and understand any foreign language (including the language of animals); and if he listens carefully, he can hear thoughts.

Unusual, to say the least—for an ordinary man. But Remy is no ordinary man—he’s an angel. Generations ago, when he was known as the angel Remiel, he chose to renounce heaven and live on Earth. He’s found a place among us ordinary humans, with friendship, a job he’s good at—and love.

Now he is being drawn into a case with strong ties to his angelic past. The Angel of Death has gone missing, and Remy’s former colleagues have come to him for help. But what at first seems to be about tracing a missing person turns out to involve much more—a conspiracy that has as its goal the destruction of the human race. An only Remy Chandler can stop it.

©2008 Thomas E. Sniegoski (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Recorded by arrangement with NAL Signet, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

Critic reviews

"Fans of urban fantasy and classic detective stories will enjoy this smart and playful story." ( Publishers Weekly)

Very good listen

What made the experience of listening to A Kiss Before the Apocalypse the most enjoyable?

I like the whole concept of the book(s) but the only thing I find hard is that all of heaven and hell seem to have their portals to earth through Boston. In Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid Chronicles you at least travel around the country and the world. Also Marlo the dog is no Oberon.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Though not the main character, I think that I like Francis. Seems to play a pivotal role

Any additional comments?

Some reviewers questioned about Luke Daniels use of a Bostonian accent, but I think it is right for the story. We have not heard him do this before, but I know in the other books I have listened to from him there have been more international characters than from parts of the US with distinctive accents like New England.

I listen to this book again and again!

The narrator is the right blend of quirky and straight. He brings the dialogue alive.

A race to save the world.

What made the experience of listening to A Kiss Before the Apocalypse the most enjoyable?

This was a different paranormal twist novel and I enjoyed that it was different.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Kiss Before the Apocalypse?

Remy Chandler and his reluctant side kicks.

Which scene was your favorite?

The touching scenes with his wife.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

the touching scenes with his wife.

Any additional comments?

Luke Daniels did a great job with Remy's voice.

my new favorite hero

I really enjoyed this book and look forward to continuing the series. Remy Chandler is a wonderful character and his cast of quirky friends, associates, and even enemies are a delight. This book has it all....romance and love, heros, a whole cast of villains, murder, vengeance, intrigue, and sadness that brought a tear to my eyes.

First Time Listener of Unique Story

The ending of this book made me cry because it was so beautiful., but I lived the story from beginning to end. Made me laugh & cry.