Finding Our Humanity in Paranormal Literature
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nebulously-monikered “terrorists,” Western readers no longer need
characters who represent known fears. Instead, characters adopt traits
and characteristics that are needed to fight unknown, sometimes
supernatural, foes.
Vampires, witches, angels, and were-creatures have filled in this
need, fighting for justice against foes that humans often do not even
realize are attacking this world. Employing the ultimate “holy” symbols,
several authors (Larissa lone, Cynthia Eden, Nalini Singh, JR Ward, Joey
Hill, to name a few) have incorporated angels (both fallen and righteous)
as