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Solitary Man is an Angel novel. Written by Jeff Mariotte, it was originally published on December 1, 2003 by Pocket Books.
Synopsis
BY THE BOOK
Widow Mildred Finster is a life-long fan of "cozy" mystery novels. She decides at the tender age of seventy-one that she'd like to become a real private detective. She finds a card for Angel Investigations and thinks the name sounds very sweet. After all, she loves angels. What could be more perfect?
Angel and the gang are hip-deep in their own personal problems, so when Mildred offers her services, they don't have much time for her. And when a truckload of antiquities from a local mission is stolen, they don't get too worked up over what they think is a simple theft. But the arrival of some ruthless killers from overseas finally gets the gang's attention.
Now they are being followed at every turn by a well-meaning old lady, fighting off attacks from poltergeists, and trying to set their personal differences aside to defeat a supernatural foe before a centuries-old mystery reaches its final chapter.
Continuity
- The events take place during Angel season 4.
- Cordelia has her memory back, the sun hasn't been blocked out and Wesley is still involved with Lilah, placing the events between "Spin the Bottle" and "Apocalypse, Nowish".
Appearances
Individuals
- Angel
- Winifred Burkle
- Cordelia Chase
- Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan
- Mildred Finster
- Charles Gunn
- Wesley Wyndam-Pryce
Organizations and titles
Species
Locations
- Los Angeles
Behind the scenes
Production
- The cover features a promotional picture taken for Angel season 4.
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