I just re-read The Nephilim, because I felt like it. I forgot how well written it was (at least for me).
I think I like Chapter 26 (Blackbird) best. I have a thing for heroics, I guess. It still gives me goosebumps when I read it, and writing it brought tears to my eyes. It's kind of ridiculous, since it's by far the shortest chapter, but it's true.
I find it interesting that the only angels with black wings (that I've seen) are either fallen angels or evil angels. John looks like a fallen angel, what with the piercings, tattoos, and (of course) his jet-black wings, but he doesn't act like one. Sure, he's got a filthy mind, he's gay,