City Of (novel)

The subject of this article is non-canonical. While created as part of licensed material, it has not been confirmed as part of the "real" Buffyverse continuity.

City Of
Even if it takes an eternity, he will make amends...
Type	Novelization
Author(s)	Nancy Holder
Publication	December 1, 1999
Length	192 pages
Publisher	Pocket Books
ISBN	9780671041441

City Of is a novelization of the Angel novels series. Written by Nancy Holder, it was originally published on December 1, 1999 by Pocket Books.

Synopsis

Angel, once known as Angelus, has been a vampire for over 200 years. He once fed on a gypsy girl and her clan cursed him with the return of his soul. Can you imagine what it is like to have done the things that I've done, and care? He asked Buffy when she met him in Sunnydale, California.

No longer willing to feed off the general populace, he threw in with the Slayerettes to help them in their nightly battle against the armies of the undead. But his soul has a price: he can never again love Buffy without losing his and reverting to the ferocious vampire he once was. So he's packed his bag and is heading off in search of a purpose. Destination: Los Angeles.

Continuity

The book is a novelization of Angel debut episode "City Of".

Appearances

Individuals

• Angel
• Bobby
• Mr. Chase (Only mentioned)
• Mrs. Chase (Only mentioned)
• Cordelia Chase
• Christina Clarke
• Allen Francis Doyle
• Franklin (Only mentioned)
• Janice
• Joe (Only voice)
• Margo
• Lindsey McDonald
• Jaclyn Paul (Only mentioned)
• Denise Perkins (Only mentioned)
• Billy Price (Only mentioned)
• Oliver Simon
• Stacy
• Buffy Summers (Only mentioned)
• Russell Winters
• Unidentified vampire I (City Of)
• Unidentified vampire II (City Of)
• Unidentified vampire III (City Of)

Organizations and titles

• The Powers That Be
• Slayer (Only mentioned)

Species

• Half-demon
• Human
• Vampire

Locations

• Los Angeles, USA
  • Apartment 4B
  • Angel Investigations offices
  • Christina Clarke's apartment
  • The Coffee Spot
  • The Lido (Only mentioned)
  • Los Angeles Public Library
  • Russell Winters Enterprises
  • Stacy's Gym Supplies
  • Winters residence
• Missoula, USA (Only mentioned)
• Sunnydale, USA (Only mentioned)
  • Chase residence (Only mentioned)

Weapons and objects

• NKO714
• Soul (Only mentioned)
• Stake bracers

Death count

• Four unidentified vampires, dusted by Angel.
• Denise Perkins, killed by Russell Winters (only mentioned).
• Christina Clarke, killed by Russell Winters.
• Russell Winters, kicked into daylight by Angel.

Behind the scenes

Production

• The cover features promotional pictures taken for Angel season 1.

International titles

• French: La Cité des Anges (The City of Angels)
• German: Stadt der Träume (City of Dreams)
• Portuguese (Brazil): Bem-Vindo a Los Angeles (Welcome to Los Angeles)

Gallery

Original photo for cover