--- product_id: 22050713 title: "City of Angels (The Trials of Kit Shannon #1)" brand: "james scott belltracie peterson" price: "26588CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/22050713-city-of-angels-the-trials-of-kit-shannon-1 store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # City of Angels (The Trials of Kit Shannon #1) **Brand:** james scott belltracie peterson **Price:** 26588CFA **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** City of Angels (The Trials of Kit Shannon #1) by james scott belltracie peterson - **How much does it cost?** 26588CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/22050713-city-of-angels-the-trials-of-kit-shannon-1) ## Best For - james scott belltracie peterson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted james scott belltracie peterson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description City of Angels (The Trials of Kit Shannon #1) ## Images ![City of Angels (The Trials of Kit Shannon #1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ib5EQiblL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner *by B***L on Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2015* I didn't read the other 5 star reviews before I bought this ebook, so maybe I missed the warning, "Do not pick up your Kindle and start reading anywhere in this story before bedtime!"The novel grabbed my attention from the first page and never let go. I hoped the story was as good all the way to the end as it started out. I loved it even if I stayed up 2 more hours before my bedtime.The writing is sophisticated yet very easy to follow along smoothly; not complicated. It is the type of story where I forgot there was a writer behind it, as I could see each scene and hear every word.There is mystery, suspense, sadness, 'almost' romance. There are different types of characters and personalities, some very kind and good, some downright evil without vivid scenes of violence, although told about, but not graphic.This well written, interesting novel is proof positive that a good story doesn't have to resort to the 'F' word to be interesting.It stays true to the historical period with the morals and attitude of the times.There is a definite ending, and complete without the next book, but unusual for me, I bought the second book immediately before writing this review.I don't ever like to sum up the story in a review as I think that makes it sound boring, you know, without the "voice" as authors refer to. However I will tell you it has no vampires (yeah) no sex, no paranormal. It reads true to life and you feel you are living in the times and place. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, and my review helps you decide. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and compelling *by S***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023* I thoroughly enjoyed this Christian feminist story set in old Los Angeles. As a writer and a native of Los Angeles, I enjoyed the characters and the conflict in such a nostalgic setting. Though I was born much later than the timeline of the story, many of the things referred to were still part of the city when I was a little girl. I’m looking forward to reading more Kit Shannon books and other stories by these writers.I think we need a club for writers who love writing about historic Los Angeles. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars There's a New Attorney in Town...A Tiny, Spunky Irish Redhead *by S***L on Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017* I got City of Angels for free on Kindle and enjoyed visiting Kit Shannon and Company again. James Scott Bell and Tracie Peterson team up to write an entertaining legal story with an unlikely protagonist and a beautiful historical backdrop.If anyone knows injustice, it's Kathleen "Kit" Shannon. She lost her dad at eight, and her mom a few years later, thanks mostly to corrupt New York lawyers. Afterward, Kit was remanded to a strict Catholic orphanage ruled by an abusive and mentally unstable nun. But Kit had the intelligence of her Irish-American father and the tender, God-fearing heart of her mother, plus twice the fire of either. She has since grown up, obtained a law degree, and vowed to put it to use despite the fact that in 1903 California, female lawyers are about as rare as a blizzard.Kit is a sympathetic and empathetic protagonist who wins your heart and engagement from page one. Not only has she been through the wringer in childhood, she continues to face hardship as an adult. Despite that, she maintains unwavering faith and tenacity without being a Pollyanna about it. She's no respecter of persons, beginning and maintaining deep relationships with everyone from her brilliant mentor to her immigrant maid. Perhaps best of all, this woman is fearless. Many times in City of Angels, Kit faces situations that would've made me run back to New York. However, she faces them with aplomb and comes out a winner, if not always right away.Speaking of winning, the legal side of City of Angels is well-written and fascinating. When I first read this book in high school, it made me want to abandon my aspirations of an English degree for a J.D. (I didn't, but you never know). Kit's mentor Earl Rogers is indeed a courtroom magician--watching him work is as good or better than what you might see on Law and Order. I also admired the fact that although Kit is passionate, she never lets emotion get in the way of the law. She never lets them see her sweat, and is rewarded for it.Secondary characters, from the aforementioned Rogers to Kit's Aunt Frederica ("Freddy") to Ted Fox liven a lot of scenes up. Heath Sloate is a perfect villain--even his name makes me cringe, and oh, I love to hate him. He's the perfect match for a passionate, principled heroine like Kit--a guy who wouldn't know justice if it bit him, but has the gall to pretend he cares about it.Telling is privileged over showing a lot, although here it reads more like a stylistic choice. I sometimes felt characters' backstories were "info-dumped" on me. I also wanted to know more about the motives and lives of certain characters, Ted Fox especially. In fact, we know so little about him that it doesn't really make sense that Ted would be the defendant in the book's big murder trial. Once you see the solution it's more believable, but at first, it comes from almost nowhere. Finally, there were a couple of structural choices that drove me crazy, such as saying, "Kit knew..." when we already know because we'd seen it, or saying, "A scream sounded!" No exclamation point needed; screams are loud on their own.Overall, I was glad to come back to Kit Shannon and ordered the next book after finishing this one. I only ever got to read the first three, so I'm looking forward to the other half of the series as well. If you're looking for something with a legal edge, but not as intense as a legal thriller, try this one. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/22050713-city-of-angels-the-trials-of-kit-shannon-1](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/22050713-city-of-angels-the-trials-of-kit-shannon-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-24*