Angels Descending

About the Book

Angels Descending is the story of two American brothers living in England with their family during the mid-sixties. The story chronicles the events leading to, and following, the death of sixteen-year-old Porter “Pogue” Bushing, a death for which younger brother Matthew holds himself singularly responsible. Matthew is the storyteller, but he does so from two perspectives; one as a fourteen year old budding artist, the other as a middle-aged man (now a world-renowned painter) who has had thirty years to reflect upon that dark time, and preserve it in a body of work that is as luminescent as a pearl. Angels Descending is a bittersweet story about brotherly love, a love at times held in a fist, at times openly self-sacrificing. It is a love full of “hilarious pain,” transcending love of country and women, a love that leads the adult Matt to finally discover the meaning of forgiveness reflected in the face of God.

About the Author

Michael Joens is the author of seven novels. Angels Descending was written from his experiences living in Salisbury, England, where he attended Bishop Wordsworth’s school for boys. After serving a stint in the Marine Corps, he graduated from Bethany Bible College with a degree in English Literature. Since then he has worked in the animation industry as writer, animator, storyboard artist, producer, and director. Through his studio, the Stillwater Production Company, he has produced numerous animated commercials for Milton Bradley, Kenner, Hasbro and Playskool, as well as many award-winning videos. He currently resides in Agua Dulce, California, with his wife Cathy.