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Immortal at the Edge of the World
From the best-selling author of The Spaceship Next Door:
“What I was currently doing with my time and money . . . didn’t really deserve anyone else’s attention. If I was feeling romantic about it, I’d call it a quest, but all I was really doing was trying to answer a question I’d been ignoring for a thousand years.”
In his very long life, Adam had encountered only one person who appeared to share his longevity: the mysterious red-haired woman. She appeared throughout history, usually from a distance, nearly always vanishing before he could speak to her.
In his last encounter, she actually did vanish—into thin air, right in front of him. The question was how did she do it? To answer, Adam will have to complete a quest he gave up on a thousand years earlier, for an object that may no longer exist.
If he can find it, he might be able to do what the red-haired woman did, and if he can do that, maybe he can find her again and ask her who she is . . . and why she seems to hate him.
“You are being watched. Move your loved ones to safety . . . trust nobody.”
But Adam isn’t the only one who wants the red-haired woman. There are other forces at work, and after a warning from one of the few men he trusts, Adam realizes how much danger everyone is in. To save his friends and finish his quest he may be forced to bankrupt himself, call in every favor he can, and ultimately trade the one thing he’d never been able to give up before: his life.
From the author of Immortal and Hellenic Immortal comes Immortal at the Edge of the World, the breathtaking conclusion to the best-selling trilogy. Will Adam survive?
“What I was currently doing with my time and money . . . didn’t really deserve anyone else’s attention. If I was feeling romantic about it, I’d call it a quest, but all I was really doing was trying to answer a question I’d been ignoring for a thousand years.”
In his very long life, Adam had encountered only one person who appeared to share his longevity: the mysterious red-haired woman. She appeared throughout history, usually from a distance, nearly always vanishing before he could speak to her.
In his last encounter, she actually did vanish—into thin air, right in front of him. The question was how did she do it? To answer, Adam will have to complete a quest he gave up on a thousand years earlier, for an object that may no longer exist.
If he can find it, he might be able to do what the red-haired woman did, and if he can do that, maybe he can find her again and ask her who she is . . . and why she seems to hate him.
“You are being watched. Move your loved ones to safety . . . trust nobody.”
But Adam isn’t the only one who wants the red-haired woman. There are other forces at work, and after a warning from one of the few men he trusts, Adam realizes how much danger everyone is in. To save his friends and finish his quest he may be forced to bankrupt himself, call in every favor he can, and ultimately trade the one thing he’d never been able to give up before: his life.
From the author of Immortal and Hellenic Immortal comes Immortal at the Edge of the World, the breathtaking conclusion to the best-selling trilogy. Will Adam survive?
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First published October 2, 2014
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About the author
Gene Doucette
44 books435 followersGene Doucette is a hybrid author, albeit in a somewhat roundabout way. From 2010 through 2014, Gene published four full-length novels (Immortal, Hellenic Immortal, Fixer, and Immortal at the Edge of the World) with a small indie publisher. Then, in 2014, Gene started self-publishing novellas that were set in the same universe as the Immortal series, at which point he was a hybrid.
When the novellas proved more lucrative than the novels, Gene tried self-publishing a full novel, The Spaceship Next Door, in 2015. This went well. So well, that in 2016, Gene reacquired the rights to the earlier four novels from the publisher, and re-released them, at which point he wasn’t a hybrid any longer.
Additional self-published novels followed: Immortal and the Island of Impossible Things (2016); Unfiction (2017); and The Frequency of Aliens (2017).
In 2018, John Joseph Adams Books (an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) acquired the rights to The Spaceship Next Door. The reprint was published in September of that year, at which point Gene was once again a hybrid author.
Since then, a number of things have happened. Gene published two more novels—Immortal From Hell at the end of 2018, and Fixer Redux in 2019—and wrote a new novel called The Apocalypse Seven that he did not self-publish; it was acquired by JJA/HMH in September of 2019. Publication date is May 25, 2021.
Gene plans to continue writing novels for both markets (traditional and self-published) as long as that continues to make sense. His most recent self-published novel is Immortal: Last Call (2020). He is currently at work on a large science fiction world-building project taking place on his Patreon site, the result of which will be a multi-novel series.
When the novellas proved more lucrative than the novels, Gene tried self-publishing a full novel, The Spaceship Next Door, in 2015. This went well. So well, that in 2016, Gene reacquired the rights to the earlier four novels from the publisher, and re-released them, at which point he wasn’t a hybrid any longer.
Additional self-published novels followed: Immortal and the Island of Impossible Things (2016); Unfiction (2017); and The Frequency of Aliens (2017).
In 2018, John Joseph Adams Books (an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) acquired the rights to The Spaceship Next Door. The reprint was published in September of that year, at which point Gene was once again a hybrid author.
Since then, a number of things have happened. Gene published two more novels—Immortal From Hell at the end of 2018, and Fixer Redux in 2019—and wrote a new novel called The Apocalypse Seven that he did not self-publish; it was acquired by JJA/HMH in September of 2019. Publication date is May 25, 2021.
Gene plans to continue writing novels for both markets (traditional and self-published) as long as that continues to make sense. His most recent self-published novel is Immortal: Last Call (2020). He is currently at work on a large science fiction world-building project taking place on his Patreon site, the result of which will be a multi-novel series.
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April 24, 2018
Absolutely great :-)
Exactly what I would have expected out of our favorite immortal in this series. Still very well written, a few good surprised along the way... On to number 4 :-)
Exactly what I would have expected out of our favorite immortal in this series. Still very well written, a few good surprised along the way... On to number 4 :-)
October 25, 2014
I liked it, and still find the concept of the series very original and amazing. However I'm probably the odd one out feeling that the 1st book was still the best.
I'm glad Clara reappeared in this book. Brenda too! I was wondering what happened to them, but props to the author for bringing them back.
The thing with Eve, she didn't come back till right at the end. I was waiting all along if she would actually show up. So that was what the grudge was all about! And it's finally explained how she appears and disappears. Not at all what I was expecting, but it's an interesting alternative.
Now with Adam, There are so many questions, and I felt like it wasn't explained properly.
Overall, it was still a fantastic series. I wholeheartedly enjoyed it. Again, props for the originality! :)
I'm glad Clara reappeared in this book. Brenda too! I was wondering what happened to them, but props to the author for bringing them back.
The thing with Eve, she didn't come back till right at the end. I was waiting all along if she would actually show up. So that was what the grudge was all about! And it's finally explained how she appears and disappears. Not at all what I was expecting, but it's an interesting alternative.
Now with Adam, There are so many questions, and I felt like it wasn't explained properly.
Overall, it was still a fantastic series. I wholeheartedly enjoyed it. Again, props for the originality! :)
March 4, 2015
Brilliant end to the trilogy, with much twistiness involved in tying up all the plotlines. Lots of humour and typical Adam-ness - but no spoilers from me. You'll just have to read it for yourself. I think this might be my favourite of the series.
August 23, 2018
This was not the laugh a minute quote fest of previous novels, this was a darker tale I should have been expecting. I knew whatever grudge the red haired woman had against him, that she carried for thousands of years, Adam had earned.
On the plus side this book gathers many of Adams far flung friends from all three novels and you can see how these reoccurrences will be cool in the future. I put stock in secondary characters.
What I hated was the return of Clara the blonde betraying "militant feminist". Everything this girl says is some level of deceit. Clara has loud, angry justifications for when caught and an endless stream of sexpology to sooth hurt feelings... until she does it again. After all, you were that dumb the first time...
I guess Clara and booze are Adam's character flaws but I never want to see her again.
On the plus side this book gathers many of Adams far flung friends from all three novels and you can see how these reoccurrences will be cool in the future. I put stock in secondary characters.
What I hated was the return of Clara the blonde betraying "militant feminist". Everything this girl says is some level of deceit. Clara has loud, angry justifications for when caught and an endless stream of sexpology to sooth hurt feelings... until she does it again. After all, you were that dumb the first time...
I guess Clara and booze are Adam's character flaws but I never want to see her again.
January 8, 2025
"Immortal at the Edge of the World," written by Gene Doucette and narrated by Steve Carlson, is the climactic conclusion of the Immortal trilogy. Set in contemporary times with a rich backdrop of historical references, the audiobook follows the protagonist Adam, an immortal who has lived through millennia. Now, in his very long life, he embarks on a quest he abandoned a thousand years ago, driven by the reappearance of a mysterious red-haired woman who seems to share his immortality.
This riveting tale is a blend of urban fantasy, humor, and thought-provoking themes. Doucette's unique narrative style is brought to life through Carlson's captivating narration, enhancing the listening experience. Carlson's voice adeptly conveys Adam's cynicism, wisdom, and weariness, making the character all the more relatable despite his extraordinary existence.
The plot kicks off as Adam encounters the elusive red-haired woman throughout history who vanishes into thin air during their last meeting. Intrigued by her ability to disappear and determined to uncover her secrets, Adam resumes his ancient quest to find an object that may no longer exist. This quest isn't merely a journey to find an artifact but a deeply personal journey for identity and understanding.
One of the strongest highlights of the audiobook is its richly drawn characters. Adam, the immortal protagonist, is a blend of sharp wit, deep introspection, and a subtle vulnerability. His interactions with other characters, including the red-haired woman, are both captivating and thought-provoking. The secondary characters are well-developed, adding layers of complexity and intrigue to the story.
The audiobook seamlessly weaves historical events with contemporary issues, creating a tapestry of time that Adam navigates with a mix of nostalgia and disenchantment. Through Adam's eyes, listeners get a unique perspective on human nature, history, and the passage of time. This blending of timelines keeps the narrative dynamic and engaging.
Another notable aspect is Doucette's ability to balance humor with more serious themes. Adam’s dry wit and sarcastic commentary on modern life juxtapose his ancient wisdom. This combination makes for an entertaining yet profound narrative that delves into themes of mortality, purpose, and what it means to be human in a constantly changing world.
The pacing of the story is masterfully handled, with moments of tension and introspection carefully threaded throughout the narrative. While the story is action-packed, it allows room for philosophical musings, giving listeners a chance to ponder along with Adam.
"Immortal at the Edge of the World" is not just a tale of immortality; it is a journey into the heart of human experience, viewed through the lens of an eternal observer. Gene Doucette has crafted a fitting and memorable conclusion to the trilogy, leaving listeners contemplating long after the final words are spoken. But, don't worry, this is not the end of this book series, only the initial trilogy.
No spoilers here, so dive in and let the story unfold its mysteries.
This riveting tale is a blend of urban fantasy, humor, and thought-provoking themes. Doucette's unique narrative style is brought to life through Carlson's captivating narration, enhancing the listening experience. Carlson's voice adeptly conveys Adam's cynicism, wisdom, and weariness, making the character all the more relatable despite his extraordinary existence.
The plot kicks off as Adam encounters the elusive red-haired woman throughout history who vanishes into thin air during their last meeting. Intrigued by her ability to disappear and determined to uncover her secrets, Adam resumes his ancient quest to find an object that may no longer exist. This quest isn't merely a journey to find an artifact but a deeply personal journey for identity and understanding.
One of the strongest highlights of the audiobook is its richly drawn characters. Adam, the immortal protagonist, is a blend of sharp wit, deep introspection, and a subtle vulnerability. His interactions with other characters, including the red-haired woman, are both captivating and thought-provoking. The secondary characters are well-developed, adding layers of complexity and intrigue to the story.
The audiobook seamlessly weaves historical events with contemporary issues, creating a tapestry of time that Adam navigates with a mix of nostalgia and disenchantment. Through Adam's eyes, listeners get a unique perspective on human nature, history, and the passage of time. This blending of timelines keeps the narrative dynamic and engaging.
Another notable aspect is Doucette's ability to balance humor with more serious themes. Adam’s dry wit and sarcastic commentary on modern life juxtapose his ancient wisdom. This combination makes for an entertaining yet profound narrative that delves into themes of mortality, purpose, and what it means to be human in a constantly changing world.
The pacing of the story is masterfully handled, with moments of tension and introspection carefully threaded throughout the narrative. While the story is action-packed, it allows room for philosophical musings, giving listeners a chance to ponder along with Adam.
"Immortal at the Edge of the World" is not just a tale of immortality; it is a journey into the heart of human experience, viewed through the lens of an eternal observer. Gene Doucette has crafted a fitting and memorable conclusion to the trilogy, leaving listeners contemplating long after the final words are spoken. But, don't worry, this is not the end of this book series, only the initial trilogy.
No spoilers here, so dive in and let the story unfold its mysteries.
October 4, 2014
First up, I think I need to let you know I haven’t been in the right headspace lately to read a book. It might influence my impressions a little bit, just because it’s currently harder for me in general to finish a book.
On to the book, what I have always loved from this series is Adam’s sense of humor. He is somehow ancient, you could see from his perspective of the world, with plenty of sarcasm, which I suspect helped him (sort of) being sane. I think I said this every single time I reviewed the book, so I’m just reporting happily that it didn’t change. I am going to miss Adam!
This time around, we get to explore a little more of Asian culture, with the introduction of one of Adam’s friend, Hsu, faeries, and the trade world to the Orient. Perhaps it was also because my lack of interest of this topic that made it slightly harder for me to read it, so it does feel slightly lackluster in the middle… BUT I am so glad I do carry on because it picked up and become immensely good in the end. I love the conclusion of the trilogy.
I do think you would need to at least know what’s going on in the previous book to be able to completely enjoy this one. Although it does have a good intro into the recurring characters so you won’t be completely lost… It’s just much more fun to read the first two.
I like how the author weaves the past and the present into this book. I think it made much more sense, especially because it’s all Adam’s point of view, and it’s always amusing to me to see his perspective on the past events. Like what he said about the beginning of Islam… (no, I won’t give you the spoiler, you’d have to read it).
Would I recommend this book? Hell yes, I always recommends all of them. If you like a sarcastic, sometimes half drunk, always real main character who happens to be immortal, then you should read this. The only downside is you probably couldn’t find this easily in a bookstore in Germany. There’s always Amazon though. And kindle edition! I don’t get a cut or anything for this. I just think this is a good book!
On to the book, what I have always loved from this series is Adam’s sense of humor. He is somehow ancient, you could see from his perspective of the world, with plenty of sarcasm, which I suspect helped him (sort of) being sane. I think I said this every single time I reviewed the book, so I’m just reporting happily that it didn’t change. I am going to miss Adam!
This time around, we get to explore a little more of Asian culture, with the introduction of one of Adam’s friend, Hsu, faeries, and the trade world to the Orient. Perhaps it was also because my lack of interest of this topic that made it slightly harder for me to read it, so it does feel slightly lackluster in the middle… BUT I am so glad I do carry on because it picked up and become immensely good in the end. I love the conclusion of the trilogy.
I do think you would need to at least know what’s going on in the previous book to be able to completely enjoy this one. Although it does have a good intro into the recurring characters so you won’t be completely lost… It’s just much more fun to read the first two.
I like how the author weaves the past and the present into this book. I think it made much more sense, especially because it’s all Adam’s point of view, and it’s always amusing to me to see his perspective on the past events. Like what he said about the beginning of Islam… (no, I won’t give you the spoiler, you’d have to read it).
Would I recommend this book? Hell yes, I always recommends all of them. If you like a sarcastic, sometimes half drunk, always real main character who happens to be immortal, then you should read this. The only downside is you probably couldn’t find this easily in a bookstore in Germany. There’s always Amazon though. And kindle edition! I don’t get a cut or anything for this. I just think this is a good book!
July 31, 2015
I've always liked the premise, which has helped me stay interested in this series. The series is what I'd call a light, fun, reads. I read these kind of books when I've read too many deep thoughts kind of books, or watched too much news recently. And I can crank through them quickly, a weekend or less, often.
This book was no exception, and following the common structure of many entertainment devices, it wraps a lot of loose threads up, leaving the trilogy contained and complete, should no more be written. At the same time, it was also left open enough that it could continue, which I hope it does. If you made it this far in the series, you'll have a nice sense of completion, with the possibility of more.
This book was no exception, and following the common structure of many entertainment devices, it wraps a lot of loose threads up, leaving the trilogy contained and complete, should no more be written. At the same time, it was also left open enough that it could continue, which I hope it does. If you made it this far in the series, you'll have a nice sense of completion, with the possibility of more.
April 16, 2015
Another great book
I'm not sure if this is the last Immortal novel, but it does seem to be a nice wrap up to the series. There is, of course, plenty of room for more short stories to fill in the 60,000 years of Adams life.
I have very limited reading time, so the fact that I chose this as soon as I found out about it says something - it even beat out Neil Gaiman's new book of short stories.
Gene Doucette is on my list of authors to watch, and I look forward to his next book, be it another Immortal story, a sequel to Fixer (hint, hint) or something else completely new. So should you.
I'm not sure if this is the last Immortal novel, but it does seem to be a nice wrap up to the series. There is, of course, plenty of room for more short stories to fill in the 60,000 years of Adams life.
I have very limited reading time, so the fact that I chose this as soon as I found out about it says something - it even beat out Neil Gaiman's new book of short stories.
Gene Doucette is on my list of authors to watch, and I look forward to his next book, be it another Immortal story, a sequel to Fixer (hint, hint) or something else completely new. So should you.
June 6, 2016
Interesting adittion to the series. I'm glad it was finally revealed why Eve hated Adam but shame he didn't get his memories back or even an explanation of why he lost them.
Also I think Clara's way of handling the fact they have a son was wrong and I didn't like that Adam apparently didn't care too much about not being a part of Pauls life. Anyway it was still a fun read.
Also I think Clara's way of handling the fact they have a son was wrong and I didn't like that Adam apparently didn't care too much about not being a part of Pauls life. Anyway it was still a fun read.
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April 8, 2025
Immortal at the Edge of the World
Book 3 of the Immortal Series
by Gene Doucette
Release Date:
October 2
, 2014
Published by The Writers Coffee Shop
Genre: FICTION/Fantasy/General & Fantasy/Contemporary
ISBN e-book: 978-1-61213-276-1
~~SUMMARY~~
“What I was currently doing with my time and money . . . didn’t really deserve anyone else’s attention. If I was feeling romantic about it, I’d call it a quest, but all I was really doing was trying to answer a question I’d been ignoring for a thousand years.”In his very long life, Adam had encountered only one person who seemed to share his longevity: the mysterious red-haired woman. She appeared throughout history, usually from a distance, nearly always vanishing before he could speak to her.
In his last encounter, she actually did vanish—into thin air, right in front of him. The question was how did she do it? To answer, Adam will have to complete a quest he gave up on a thousand years earlier, for an object that may no longer exist.
If he can find it, he might be able to do what the red-haired woman did, and if he can do that, maybe he can find her again and ask her who she is . . . and why she seems to hate him.
“You are being watched. Move your loved ones to safety . . . trust nobody.”
But Adam isn’t the only one who wants the red-haired woman. There are other forces at work, and after a warning from one of the few men he trusts, Adam realizes how much danger everyone is in. To save his friends and finish his quest he may be forced to bankrupt himself, call in every favor he can, and ultimately trade the one thing he’d never been able to give up before: his life.
From the author of Immortal and Hellenic Immortal comes Immortal at the Edge of the World, the breathtaking conclusion to the best-selling trilogy. Will Adam survive?
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I have been a fan of these books since the first one came out. I'm sad to see these characters go, but I really enjoyed this last adventure.
Adam can't seem to keep himself out of trouble. There's always someone wanting to find out what exactly he is. He's spends a majority of his time in this novel trying to find out who is after him this time. He thought after the trouble at the compound before that he'd be off the grid for a while. Yeah, that so didn't happen. We get to see a few past characters, which is good because I wanted to know what was going on with them. We also meet a few new ones. Mirella is a complete badass, and I want to fight like her.
Each book has brought in a new species, and that's not different with this one. We get to meet goblins, and many more things. I enjoyed going back into Adam's past. He has had many friendships, but a few have definitely made an impact on him. I loved meeting Hsu, and seeing his view of the world. He's definitely a good friend to have. There are also a few action scenes, and some of them can be pretty gory.
I don't want to give a ton away because this last leg of his journey to find the woman with the red hair is one of his best ones. We learn so much about him, and the other characters. I'm going to miss this bunch of characters.
~~ABOUT THE AUTHOR~~
Gene Doucette is the acclaimed author of Immortal and Hellenic Immortal , the sci-fi thriller Fixer , and (as G Doucette) the erotic horror thriller Sapphire Blue . He is also the author of multiple short stories-- including The Immortal Chronicles series-- is a prize-winning playwright and screenwriter, and a published humorist and essayist. He lives in Cambridge, MA with his wife and two children.
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Praise for
Immortal at the Edge of the World
"Brilliant end to the trilogy, with much twistiness involved in tying up all the plotlines. Lots of humour and typical Adam-ness - but no spoilers from me. You'll just have to read it for yourself. I think this might be my favourite of the series.+ - Andrea Goodreads Review
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March 12, 2019
A SIMPLE MAN'S REVIEW:
I can't even imagine all the ideas floating around in the author's mind, but as I'm reading more and more of his work, there are definitely a lot of unique ones! The story of Adam continues on and, as with the previous books, what happened in the past is just as intriguing as what is happening in the present.
The story continues the plot within the first book - some group of people (actually the same ones) want to learn how to become immortal. So we have killing, abduction, chases, and monsters in their quest to do so. Just how you'd expect it to go. But, we have something more!
I won't tell you about the first thing (it would spoil it but you'll figure it out pretty quick) but the second thing is fairies! In Adam's quest to find Eve, he explores a relationship he had 1,000 years ago with someone who was convinced he had been to the fairy world. The story from the past is actually better than the one in the present (until the final scene) and you'll enjoy it. We also learn how Eve knows Adam and why she acts the way she does. It was very enlightening and a long time coming.
The only thing that bothered me with this book was how "throwing money at the problem" was used entirely too much to help Adam move the story forward. I get that it can be helpful to shorten the tale but I also appreciate restricting yourself to small doses of it. But, that doesn't seem like it will be a problem in the next book!
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I can't even imagine all the ideas floating around in the author's mind, but as I'm reading more and more of his work, there are definitely a lot of unique ones! The story of Adam continues on and, as with the previous books, what happened in the past is just as intriguing as what is happening in the present.
The story continues the plot within the first book - some group of people (actually the same ones) want to learn how to become immortal. So we have killing, abduction, chases, and monsters in their quest to do so. Just how you'd expect it to go. But, we have something more!
I won't tell you about the first thing (it would spoil it but you'll figure it out pretty quick) but the second thing is fairies! In Adam's quest to find Eve, he explores a relationship he had 1,000 years ago with someone who was convinced he had been to the fairy world. The story from the past is actually better than the one in the present (until the final scene) and you'll enjoy it. We also learn how Eve knows Adam and why she acts the way she does. It was very enlightening and a long time coming.
The only thing that bothered me with this book was how "throwing money at the problem" was used entirely too much to help Adam move the story forward. I get that it can be helpful to shorten the tale but I also appreciate restricting yourself to small doses of it. But, that doesn't seem like it will be a problem in the next book!
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May 9, 2025
3.5/5 stars for me
♥After this book i get to read the eve novella (which is exciting because i feel the major mystery is around this character). Upon completing the book this is literally the perfect transition into reading about her. The ending of this book increased my interest and rating by .5.
I also get to start a new book journal because of eve- i cannot believe ive almost completed a whole journal! woohoo!!
♥The mystery aspect was a nice touch to this novel, but it really felt a bit dragged on and really hard to focus- i should have finished this in 4 days but it took like 8 and a half.
♥I am happy the author explained the whole "im immortal and a bachaler so i dont form strong relationships" It made it more managable to read about almost every woman liking or bieng interested in him and made a little bit more sense... harem or vice versa is kinda cringe for me to read sometimes. i feel it was done a little better in this series (and its kinda funny)
♥I really did end up liking a new character introduced- she grew on me. alot of characters are forgettable in novels if they just star in one and not multiple over the series.
♥I really like how vampires and faeries are done in this world! the rest im kinda meh about- especially goblins and satyrs. Im still excited to see what the last installments have in store.
♥After this book i get to read the eve novella (which is exciting because i feel the major mystery is around this character). Upon completing the book this is literally the perfect transition into reading about her. The ending of this book increased my interest and rating by .5.
I also get to start a new book journal because of eve- i cannot believe ive almost completed a whole journal! woohoo!!
♥The mystery aspect was a nice touch to this novel, but it really felt a bit dragged on and really hard to focus- i should have finished this in 4 days but it took like 8 and a half.
♥I am happy the author explained the whole "im immortal and a bachaler so i dont form strong relationships" It made it more managable to read about almost every woman liking or bieng interested in him and made a little bit more sense... harem or vice versa is kinda cringe for me to read sometimes. i feel it was done a little better in this series (and its kinda funny)
♥I really did end up liking a new character introduced- she grew on me. alot of characters are forgettable in novels if they just star in one and not multiple over the series.
♥I really like how vampires and faeries are done in this world! the rest im kinda meh about- especially goblins and satyrs. Im still excited to see what the last installments have in store.
June 12, 2023
(Mostly) competent continuation of the Immortal series. Refresher: Urr (or Adam, today,) is a sixty thousand year old immortal who's been wandering earth. The last ten thousand years, he's been periodically haunted by a red haired woman who disappears. He calls her Eve. Ten years ago, he spotted her after he rescuing Clara. Last week he received a disc with footage showing her... simply vanishing. Today he's visiting an old hacker friend whose shop explodes in front of him. Then he receives a message that tells him "disappear and hide your loved ones." What's tomorrow going to bring?
The action is okay, but the pacing in this one really suffers. A lot of vague explanations and nebulous scenes. About halfway through when Adam flashes back to traveling on the Silk Road and meeting people, the story slows so much I almost DNFed it. I don't know what it is, the author throws in too many historical flashbacks that it gets old. This kind of explains what's going on, and at the end, we do finally meet up with Eve, who explains her story.
I'd rate this about 2 and a quarter stars. I probably won't continue with this series.
The action is okay, but the pacing in this one really suffers. A lot of vague explanations and nebulous scenes. About halfway through when Adam flashes back to traveling on the Silk Road and meeting people, the story slows so much I almost DNFed it. I don't know what it is, the author throws in too many historical flashbacks that it gets old. This kind of explains what's going on, and at the end, we do finally meet up with Eve, who explains her story.
I'd rate this about 2 and a quarter stars. I probably won't continue with this series.
January 8, 2020
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The immortal in the title is "Adam," who is about 60,000 years old and doesn't remember large stretches of his life, including his first few thousand years. He has good recall of the last five thousand or so, which he draws upon to stay one step ahead of everyone else.
In this book, Adam is still looking for "Eve," who is even older than Adam and seems to hold a grudge against him. Eve seems to have this ability to just vanish when Adam gets close and Adam decides to take up again a quest for a geolabe that he had abandoned circa 800 AD.
We get a lot of character development in this one, including the answers to why Eve holds a grudge and where she goes when she "disappears." Along the way, Adam makes new friends and deals with a new threat to his existence. Humor and action are sprinkled throughout.
I really am enjoying Gene Doucette's "Immortal" series. The stories are light, engaging and move right along. I find the the mysteries presented or implied sufficiently compelling to keep me turning the page. In terms of escapism, you can't go wrong with these books so far.
The immortal in the title is "Adam," who is about 60,000 years old and doesn't remember large stretches of his life, including his first few thousand years. He has good recall of the last five thousand or so, which he draws upon to stay one step ahead of everyone else.
In this book, Adam is still looking for "Eve," who is even older than Adam and seems to hold a grudge against him. Eve seems to have this ability to just vanish when Adam gets close and Adam decides to take up again a quest for a geolabe that he had abandoned circa 800 AD.
We get a lot of character development in this one, including the answers to why Eve holds a grudge and where she goes when she "disappears." Along the way, Adam makes new friends and deals with a new threat to his existence. Humor and action are sprinkled throughout.
I really am enjoying Gene Doucette's "Immortal" series. The stories are light, engaging and move right along. I find the the mysteries presented or implied sufficiently compelling to keep me turning the page. In terms of escapism, you can't go wrong with these books so far.
September 5, 2022
So. Much. Fun!
This book is about an immortal man, in a world without magic (as far as he knows). He's seen too much, remembers too much, and drinks too much. A man who is looking for the only other being that he knows about who is immortal like he is. A woman named Eve.
I continue to love the nuggets of "history" throughout the book (and series). I love how, while they're not quite what I was taught in school, they still largely have the feel of what I was taught. It's just that some of the details we thought we had right, we got wrong (from his point of view).
And excellent jaunt.
This book is about an immortal man, in a world without magic (as far as he knows). He's seen too much, remembers too much, and drinks too much. A man who is looking for the only other being that he knows about who is immortal like he is. A woman named Eve.
I continue to love the nuggets of "history" throughout the book (and series). I love how, while they're not quite what I was taught in school, they still largely have the feel of what I was taught. It's just that some of the details we thought we had right, we got wrong (from his point of view).
And excellent jaunt.
November 5, 2017
So. Much. Fun!
This book is about an immortal man, in a world without magic (as far as he knows). He's seen too much, remembers too much, and drinks too much. A man who is looking for the only other being that he knows about who is immortal like he is. A woman named Eve.
I continue to love the nuggets of "history" throughout the book (and series). I love how, while they're not quite what I was taught in school, they still largely have the feel of what I was taught. It's just that some of the details we thought we had right, we got wrong (from his point of view).
And excellent jaunt.
This book is about an immortal man, in a world without magic (as far as he knows). He's seen too much, remembers too much, and drinks too much. A man who is looking for the only other being that he knows about who is immortal like he is. A woman named Eve.
I continue to love the nuggets of "history" throughout the book (and series). I love how, while they're not quite what I was taught in school, they still largely have the feel of what I was taught. It's just that some of the details we thought we had right, we got wrong (from his point of view).
And excellent jaunt.
March 1, 2021
Gene Doucette's 2014 (though this edition was published in 2016) novel "Immortal, Book 3: Immortal at the Edge of the World" continues in the fine tradition of the preceding two books. If you've gotten this far in the series, you won't be disappointed. Once again, the only complaint I can make is that I tend to disagree with the personalities of some of his characters. But, nowhere is it written that a good book has to have nothing but nice people. So, I'm rating the book at a Very Good 4 stars out of 5.
August 31, 2022
So, probably the biggest stand out from this book is Adam is fairly stupid. And not really observant and seems to have difficulties in putting things he has seen (recently I mean) together with actions he plans to take.
And based on his actions in this book, how he has survived for 60,000 years is a mystery.
Fully understand why Clara didn't want him around their son.
Not the best book in the series so far and dull enough that I'm going to wait a while before moving onto the next in the series.
At least there was no boasting about his sexual prowess in this one.
And based on his actions in this book, how he has survived for 60,000 years is a mystery.
Fully understand why Clara didn't want him around their son.
Not the best book in the series so far and dull enough that I'm going to wait a while before moving onto the next in the series.
At least there was no boasting about his sexual prowess in this one.
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December 31, 2018
I enjoy how the author injects wit and humor into an otherwise serious book. This story is a little darker than previous books and short stories. I really didn't like the part about the flamethrower. Aside from Adam, that was my favorite character in this series. Though it also shows how Adam has become so accustomed to death after living millennia.
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March 4, 2020
I forgot about this series until I found this book. The first ook I really enjoyed but since then it has been more of a warm bath. More of the same. Seems to me these books are an opportunity for Gene to put forward his theories for world events. OK story but think the characters lack something of a personal feel.
May 15, 2017
Good read
This book continues the story of Adam, the immortal. The author does a good job of portraying the different insights that an immortal might have regarding both historical and current events.
This book continues the story of Adam, the immortal. The author does a good job of portraying the different insights that an immortal might have regarding both historical and current events.
October 16, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyable as the last few volumes, with humor and excitement and global conspiracies. Doucette keeps things fast paced and somehow makes it believable that this could be happening in our world.
February 25, 2020
These stories are fast-paced, jump backward and forward in time with lots of enlightening historical asides (my favorite part) and the characters are so fun... even the bad guys. I can't get enough. I'm grateful there are a bunch!
July 12, 2017
Entertaining as usual. The author and audible narrator seem to be a perfect match.
August 12, 2017
Its always a good sign when a series improves with each passing book! Onwards to the short stories!!
September 26, 2017
What is so compelling about the idea of living forever? I'm not sure, but I do know I am enjoying these books about a fellow who does not die, and who must deal with the consequences. Lots of fun.
October 28, 2017
This was just fun to read. It was exciting & suspenseful & fun!
February 26, 2018
Good, but not as good as the first 2 books. I still enjoyed it but got kind of bogged down at times and hard to follow.
December 18, 2018
Always a great read
With a storyline spanning the history of time and an all too believable ‘hero’ with his lifetime to explore it’s a very worthwhile well researched journey
With a storyline spanning the history of time and an all too believable ‘hero’ with his lifetime to explore it’s a very worthwhile well researched journey
January 15, 2019
This is a great series , as always keeps the users wanting for more .. hope we get to know more stories about Adam
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