“Dystopian sci-fi meets high adventure in The Archangel, a story that opens in 2075 Nevada with a bang as a contract killer washes off the evidence of his latest successful hit and reflects on the finer art of being a professional hitman…this raw beginning builds an instant connection with readers as events involve warlords, violence, and the efforts of this futuristic assassin to survive his world. “Bobby Lopez injects moral and ethical conundrums into his character’s life early in the story. This gives The Archangel a powerful flavor of philosophical and moral possibility that will resonate with many, making the antihero more than just a killer running on automatic: “The result is more than another dystopian story of vying groups, but a documentation of individual accountability and struggle. The Archangel pulls no punches in its revelations and arguments, which keep on hitting hard right to the end.”

—D. Donovan, Sr. Book Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

“This is an unusual book because, on the surface, it’s a very bloody tale of two brothers at war with each other. Beneath that, however, it’s also a highly intellectual tale of the ethics of killing and why it may or may not be justified… For those readers who enjoy a no-holds-barred shoot-’emup where everyone is bad to the bone, even the good guys, The Archangel is a first-rate tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Similarly, readers who like a deep dive into the mind of a killer, whether he or she is a vigilante or a psychopath, will also find this book has lots to offer.”

—Scott Cahan, Readers’ Favorite

“Lopez grounds Dante’s journey in philosophy, drawing on thinkers such as Plato, Sartre, and Camus. Rather than treating these ideas as mere decorative background, he shows how they shape policy, justice, violence, and governance in real time. Questions about power, accountability, freedom, and when violence becomes justified emerge naturally through conflict and decision-making rather than exposition…The author balances these ideas with steady, often brutal action…He stages conversations among characters that confront topics such as capitalism, bodily autonomy, and authority without imposing simple answers or one-sided conclusions.”

—Jennifer Soper, US Review of Books, RECOMMENDED Review