Soul Trade – Thomas E. Sniegoski

Returning to the seedy streets of Los Angeles, we find Angel and company trying to save a young girl who’s soul has been stolen to be sold on an underground black market.  Standing in their way is an ancient wizard and a soul-sucking demon, who have been working together for centuries.

The original lineup for Angel lasted all of 9 episodes before Doyle was written out and replaced by Wesley, but the majority (if not all) of the novels take place during that time period.  Author Thomas Sniegoski shows a good grasp of the characters and their mindsets during the early parts of season 1.