Angel is a water knife working for Case in Las Vegas, Nevada. He’s described as tall, tattooed, and has a large scar running up his neck. Angel has quite a few other scars all over his body from previous gunshots and fights. Angel’s job is to cut the water supplies of cities that threaten the longevity of Las Vegas’ own water supply.

Angel was born in Mexico and fled north with his father when the Cartel States began taking over. Angel often presents himself as jaded and cynical about the world. He believes that given the chance, people will do the wrong thing, and therefore he doesn’t trust many people. Angel believes that his cynicism allows him to see the world for what it really is. However, Angel also has a softer, more innocent side. He loves watching his favorite television show, Undaunted, and sometimes likes to think of himself as similar to the hero of the show. He only allows a certain few people to see this side of him when he drops his guard. Lucy is one of those people. Throughout the course of the novel, Angel learns to trust Lucy, even at the expense of his own safety.