The Immortals, Jordanna Max Brodsky
The Immortals, Jordanna Max Brodsky
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The Immortals

Author: Jordanna Max Brodsky

Narrator: Jordanna Max Brodsky

Unabridged: 15 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 02/16/2016

Synopsis

In this modern-day "lively re-imagining of classical mythology" (Deborah Harkness), when a string of women are murdered in an ancient pagan ritual, Selene DiSilvia -- known by some as the goddess Artemis -- hears their cries for help and takes up her bow once more.

Manhattan has many secrets. Some are older than the city itself.

The city sleeps. In the predawn calm, Selene DiSilva finds the body of a young woman washed ashore, gruesomely mutilated and wreathed in laurel. Her ancient rage returns, along with the memory of a promise she made long ago -- when her name was Artemis.

Jordanna Max Brodsky's acclaimed debut sets Greek Gods against a modern Manhattan backdrop, creating an unputdownable blend of myth and mystery.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Skyler on October 31, 2017

2 Stars The Immortals answers the age old question what would happen when the gods of our history are no longer worshipped. Well for our Greek God Artemis (now going by Selene) it means becoming a sexually frustrated private investigator in New York City. Artemis while going for a nightly walk in t......more

Goodreads review by Mad on May 01, 2016

This is very very hard for me to write. Had you asked me up to a certain point what I would have rated this book, I probably would have said somewhere in the solid 4-4.5* range. But then the ending just...I'm sorry, we'll get to that in a moment. I'll be honest: I'd had zero intention of reading this......more

Goodreads review by Paul on February 26, 2017

an urban fantasy with a mythological basis? yes please sign me up for more. selene (artemis) is a kick ass heroine and Theodore is a brilliant, tough and charming scholar. together they must solve who is committing ritualistic murders in New York.......more

Goodreads review by Naomi on August 31, 2016

The book was interesting, but a little over halfway through I stopped enjoying it. The characters were slow and getting on my nerves. I didn't appreciate the romance plot. Several things happened that didn't make sense to me and others were too convenient. I might have given it 2.5 stars and rounded......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on February 12, 2016

* Based on a reading of an ARC The concept is nothing new in that we have Greek gods living in a modern world, their powers almost gone since they are no longer worshipped, but in this book, Artemis/ Selene, the Goddess of Wilderness is the main protagonist who must find and stop the Mystery Cult wh......more

Quotes

"The Immortals is a lively re-imagining of classical mythology with an engaging premise, a page-turning plot, and an eye for the arresting and uncanny in contemporary urban life."—Deborah Harkness, New York Times bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches

"Brilliantly conceived and tautly plotted, The Immortals is a pulse thrumming, fascinating novel. Selene is a perfect heroine for our times."—Eliot Schrefer

"Imaginative and fast-paced, The Immortals is pulse-pounding entertainment."—Kevin O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author of No One Needs to Know

"Brodsky's writing has claws...They sink in with the first word and don't let go until you are finished with the book."—Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author

"Irresistible...a page-turner that deftly weaves action, romance, and a dash of intellectual heft into one seamless whole."—Dustin Thomason, New York Times bestselling author

"Painstakingly researched, intellectually complex, and deeply rooted in the history and mythology of Ancient Greece, THE IMMORTALS is a richly imaginative, multi-layered tale that stimulates the heart and the mind in equal measure."—Ian Caldwell, New York Times bestselling author

"Plays with more modern mythology, employing New York's own secret places and storied history to great effect. This intelligent, provocative fantasy breathes exciting new life into old, familiar tales."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"This series launch is a wonderful choice for fans of Greek myths and urban fantasy readers looking for something different."—Library Journal (starred review)

"[D]one with great panache and intelligence: Brodsky knows her myth, and revels in depicting the erstwhile gods struggling with their fading powers and assuming, with varying degrees of success, the mantle of humanity."—Guardian on The Immortals

"If you want a modern day murder mystery, steeped in myth with a dash of magic, this is a must read . . . Ms. Brodsky is definitely an author to watch."—Fantasy Faction on The Immortals

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