"A historical thriller in the vein of Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code" — only better. Spanning 15 centuries, the novel features skillful plotting, finely wrought characters and a gripping story."— Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
"An imaginative historical novel."— Boston Globe
"A gem of suspense… an entertaining read."— Library Journal
"Fascinating history and assured storytelling make The Chrysalis one of those rare thrillers that both entertain and intrigue."— Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Mephisto Club
"Only someone who feels a real love for art and the power of justice could have written a book like this."— Javier Sierra, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Supper
"A tale that's not only 'ripped from the headlines' but captures some of that Da Vinci Code catchet."— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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"Adult author Terrell, in her first book for teens, weaves fresh complexity into vampire and angel lore… with a smart, thoughtful, and resourceful heroine." – Publishers Weekly
"Fans with an insatiable appetite will eat this up, too."
– Booklist
Hello and welcome! I’m the author of a new young adult series entitled Fallen Angel -- as well as three historical suspense novels, Brigid of Kildare, The Chrysalis, and The Map Thief. The new Fallen Angel series is about Ellie and Michael – two otherworldly teenagers – who find themselves center stage in an ancient conflict between fallen angels and the fate of the world.
Once a New York City lawyer, I had long dreamed of some fantastical job unraveling the larger mysteries of time as an archaeologist or explorer or historian – before I tried my hand at writing. While drafting my first book, I reached an unexpected moment of clarity. I realized that what truly intrigued me was the notion that I could answer monumental historical mysteries and uncover the truths lurking in legend and myth – through fiction.
Fallen Angel tackles one of those big unanswered mysteries – do vampires really exist? While I was researching my third historical novel, I learned about a little-known, ancient Biblical text, called the Book of Enoch. That text describes how – at the beginning of time – God sent angels to help mankind, but instead, the angels fell in love with humans and had children with them, half-men and half-angels called Nephilim. According to the Book of Enoch, God was so furious that he banished the angels to earth until the end of time when the “Elect One” would come to judge. The Book of Enoch got me thinking. What if these banished angels – fallen angels – really did walk the earth, and what if their presence explained the legend of the vampire? The link between the legends of fallen angels and vampires was born, in my mind anyway. And from that link sprung the Fallen Angel tale of Ellie and Michael and the end of time, which culminates in the sequel, Eternity.
Thanks so much for visiting. I look forward to hearing from you, and I hope you enjoy my books!
Heather Terrell
