![]() ![]() For, beneath the placid surface of everyday life, a storm is brewing-an epic war for the very soul of America-and Shadow is standing squarely in its path. So begins Shadow's dark and strange road trip, one that introduces him to a host of eccentric characters whose fates are mysteriously intertwined with his own. It is the story of Shadow-released from prison just days after his wife and best friend are killed in an accident-who gets recruited to be bodyguard, driver, and errand boy for the enigmatic trickster, Mr. ![]() Newly updated and expanded with the author's preferred text. A modern masterpiece from the multiple-award-winning master of innovative fiction, Neil Gaiman.įirst published in 2001, American Gods became an instant classic, lauded for its brilliant synthesis of "mystery, satire, sex, horror, and poetic prose" (Washington Post) and as a modern phantasmagoria that "distills the essence of America" (Seattle Post-Intelligencer). ![]()
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Turns out that the last time she was there, her teeny tiny mistake sent out an energy burst that called to an ancient powerful master. ![]() Then a summons back to Valdor-the vampire world- is dropped in her lap. Shed been there, done that, and had the near death experience to show for her time. Simone, of the Torma shifters, thought she was finished with the world of supernaturals that existed outside of Earth. Best read after Deserted for storyline continuity. 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