Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Angel Novels

I've written three novels in the Whedonverse, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Ghoul Trouble (2000)—my second [first solo] novel, following WitherAngel: Avatar (2001) and Angel: Monolith.

 

Buffy the Vampire Slayer:
Ghoul Trouble

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Ghoul Trouble

Buffy the Vampire Slayer:
GHOUL TROUBLE

John Passarella
Pocket Pulse ~ OCT 2000
ISBN: 0-7434-0042-9
$5.99 US / $8.99 CAN
Evil walks by day...

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An original novel based on the TV series created by Joss Whedon.

Synopsis: Buffy has her hands full with a day-walking vampire out for her blood, a demonic 'girl group' headlining at the Bronze and eating their groupies between sets, and an overzealous guidance counselor.

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Violent Vixen

Something wicked has been preying on Sunnydale students -- and whatever it is, its methods are pretty gruesome. Buffy locates some human bones that have been picked clean, and knows that she's dealing with an unearthly evil. Some help from the Scooby Gang would be ideal, but they've run into trouble of their own. Oz and Xander are literally (perhaps unnaturally) mesmerized by a hottie new chick band headlining at the Bronze, and Willow has been captured by Sunnydale's latest resident carnivores.

What they need is the Slayer. But in order to help her friends, Buffy must first dust a vampire -- one that has an urgent interest in Joyce Summers, the unique ability to resist sunlight, and an open invitation to the Summers' house...

Reviews

"An enjoyable, entertaining read for fans of the show."
—THE WATCHER'S WEB

"This is Passarella's first Buffy novel, but he has slotted right into the groove: the dialogue is sharp and witty, the fight scenes really come to life, and the dual plot strands gather nicely into a tense finish."
—Amazon UK

Angel:
Avatar

Angel: Avatar

Angel: AVATAR
John Passarella
Simon Pulse ~ MAR 2001
ISBN: 0-7434-0698-2
$5.99 US / $8.50 CAN
Evil has a dew domain...

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An original novel based on the TV series Angel, created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt.

Synopsis: A trail of desiccated corpses stretching across the city leads Angel and company to a a techno-savvy demon using online chat rooms to find his victims. And when this monster has claimed his final victim, he will have completed a ritual that extends the arm of his evil far beyond the reaches of even the Internet

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'Net Stalker

When Angel arrived in Los Angeles, he assumed he'd find enough evil to keep himself busy for, well... eternity. Up until now, he's had his hands full in real time. So when Cordelia suggests starting up a Web site for their detective agency, he's hesitant. As Doyle puts it, "People in trouble want to interface with a face."

Soon, though, the police discover a trail of desiccated corpses stretching across the city. The only thing that binds these victims (other than their cause of death) is their pastime: online chatting. One by one, they are being hunted down by a techno-savvy demon. And when this monster has claimed his final victim, he will have completed a ritual that extends the arm of his evil far beyond the reaches of even the Internet....

Reviews

"An exciting romp." —Official Buffy UK Magazine

"Tightly plotted... surprising twists and some absolutely cracking dialogue. An exciting romp... If you liked Ghoul Trouble, you will love [Angel: Avatar]."
—Official UK Buffy Magazine.

[8.5/10 rating]
—The Watcher's Web

Angel:
Monolith

Angel: Monolith

Angel: MONOLITH
John Passarella
Simon Spotlight ~ June 2004
ISBN: 0-689-87022-1
$5.99 US / $8.99 CAN
The two in opposition must agree...

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An original novel based on the TV series Angel, created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt.

Synopsis: When a gigantic stone monolith suddenly appears on Hollywood Boulevard, Angel and Connor must work together to avert a demonic apocalypse.

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Angel: MONOLITH is an original novel based on the TV series Angel, created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt.

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Father And Son

Like any parent, Angel really wants to understand his son, Connor, but it's hard when life keeps getting in the way. Angel's overworked, Connor's embarrassed by his dad's taste for blood, and there are Hyconian demons running rampant through the streets of L.A. That doesn't leave a lot of time for bonding, especially when a gigantic monolith suddenly appears on Hollywood Boulevard.

Nobody knows what to think of the massive rock with two demon faces carved on its exterior. The news stations think it's an elaborate publicity stunt for a recently released movie, and religious extremists call it a sign of impending apocalypse. As Angel Investigations struggles to understand what the rock's appearance means, it becomes clear that Connor and Angel will have to work together in order to survive.

Reviews

"MONOLITH takes you on a 24-hour whirlwind, demonic adventure true to the spirit of ANGEL and its characters... packed with over 320-pages of non-stop action... culminating with an enthralling, nail-biting ending... a rich story full of emotions and undercurrents that carry the action past the drama and into the relationships of these characters. Even when you think the battle has been won, hold on to your GTX seats because the final 50-pages rival any episode of Angel you've even seen!"
—KRISTY BRATTON for CITYOFANGEL.COM
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"[It’s as if John Passarella] were possessed by an Angel script writer... one of the best script writers! Should you read this? Heck ya! A solid, hands down, no ifs, ands, or apocalypses about it. If you enjoyed the series you'll love this — and if you're new to or blind to the series, you'll be just fine... there's enough short backstories and explanations that even those who have never seen an episode can enjoy it!"
—HORROR-WEB.COM (Read the full review.)

"Reading this book is like seeing an episode in 4D. Not only can you picture the action in your mind, but [you can] see inside the characters' minds. The sardonic wit that is Whedon's hallmark is perfectly captured here, along with all the angst and action."
—AMANDA KILLGORE, HUNTRESS REVIEWS

"John Passarella is a natural storyteller. [MONOLITH is] an action story with moments of poignancy and depth.... One of this year's best Angel books."
—MARC RUBY, Amazon.com TOP 10 REVIEWER