Shatterlore: Myths of Past and Future

by Mara Lynn Johnstone

Greek gods in a cyberpunk future where life and death are digital.  

 

Norse gods in a modern world where everything depends on a missing USB stick.

 

Figures from Hindu legend who bear subtle resemblances to a certain element of pop culture.

 

All that and more can be found in this collection of short stories, written by authors from around the world. If you've ever wanted to read about Beowulf as a noir detective, or Narcissus as a vampire who wants a reflection, then this book is for you. And if it never occurred to you that such things were an option (but now they sound fascinating), then it's for you too.

 

Jump in and explore the many facets of mythology once the lore has been shattered into a glittering cloud of alternate realities.

348 pages, Paperback

Published November 4, 2024

About the author

Mara grew up in a house on a hill, of which the top floor was built first. She split her time between climbing trees, drawing fantastical things, reading books, and writing her own. Always interested in fiction, she went on to get a Master's Degree in creative writing, and to acquire a husband, son, and two cats. She still writes, draws, reads, and enjoys climbing things. She also has been known to make and wear costumes given any excuse, and to thoroughly enjoy life.

Reviews

[Joshua Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mara Lynn Johnstone (and several other authors) rework classic myths into fresh new takes on many of the classics like the Greek gods or Beowulf with the short story anthology Shatterlore: Myths of Past and Future! This collection of short stories span a variety of myths, spinning them on their head, with great additions like the Greek gods being digital, or Beowulf as a noir detective (loved it!), or Narcissus being a vampire longing for a reflection. Johnstone and the other authors truly captured the heart of the original myths while spinning them in some fun (and truly original) directions! I’ve been on a mythology kick as of late and this collection of stories really hit the spot with its creative out-of-the-box thinking and fun variety of mythologies from across the globe. If you love mythology, and especially books that spin those myths into something new and interesting, definitely come reinvigorate your inner Homer with Shatterlore!

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Narcissus from Something to Reflect On is asexual!

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