The Sunday
Shift
What happens when Heaven's most faithful angel breaks the rules?
Gabriel has reviewed souls for centuries — until one unexpected Sunday pulls him into a labyrinth of secrets, an impossible case, and a forbidden love he dares not name.
A spellbinding tale of love, betrayal, and redemption in the most unexpected corners of paradise.
Gabriel is no ordinary angel. A former London librarian whose selfless act in the mortal world earned him celestial wings, he now works the Admissions Bureau — methodically reviewing the souls of the recently departed, weighing lives with quiet precision. His colleagues call him Sherlock.
When the legendary angel Cassiel is summoned to an emergency divine meeting, Gabriel is handed the Sunday shift — the most complex, unpredictable workload in all of Heaven. His first case: Marcus Fallon, a celebrated philanthropist whose file carries a crimson red card and a haunting note: Redemption — Pending Verification.
What begins as a routine assignment spirals into a conspiracy that shakes the foundations of celestial justice — and forces Gabriel to confront his long-buried feelings for the captivating Ariel, his colleague, his counterpart, his reason to hope.
Celestial Fiction
Like No Other
A fresh, imaginative take on the afterlife — warm with wonder, rich with emotion, set in a Heaven that feels utterly real.
A Love Story
Against the Rules
Gabriel and Ariel's connection crackles with tension and tenderness — a romance that heaven itself cannot contain.
Mystery Wrapped
in the Divine
When a philanthropist's soul raises impossible questions, Gabriel must choose between justice and truth — with eternity in the balance.
Read an Excerpt
Every single scroll represented a life, a testimony to choices made and moments lived. Soft, golden light fell from above through arched windows over the bustling Admissions Bureau — endless desks manned by every variety of angel, deep in concentration. The soft scratch of quills on parchment blended with the low hum of divine activity, a symphony that Gabriel had known for hundreds of years.
Unforgettable!
A really engaging read. It was hard to put down. Hands down, one of the best stories I’ve read. The storytelling is excellent, with vivid descriptions that make everything come alive.It’s especially helpful for readers who struggle with imagination.
— Maj Wills · Kindle EditionOriginal and interesting - couldn't stop reading!
I really enjoyed reading this book! The plot is such an original idea - even though I'm not at all a religious person, I really enjoyed getting to know the different ideas of what heaven and hell could potentially be and exploring the dynamic between the heavenly.
— Wanja · HardcoverA fabulous thought provoking read
What a fabulous idea for a very different book. The characters jump off the page and the plot line is original, thought provoking and compulsive.
— M F. · Kindle Edition, UKFascination
Great concept for a lovely read! Finished Herman Hesse’s “Magister Ludi” last week, and this book by the also wonderful Dane Waters seems similar, but with a different context!
— K G. · Hardcover