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Grumpy Old Gods, Volume 3
The Grumpy Old Gods are back in a delightfully spooky edition. Sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, almost always grumpy, cranky, or cantankerous, these modern renditions of aging gods and goddesses will enliven the season and leave you wanting more.
Maize by Marshall J. Moore: Family history and mythology both have a way of repeating themselves; and if you are P.I. Althea Stagg, they are basically the same thing anyway.
A Grave Mistake by Elizabeth Shaffer : Loki isn't a good guy, but sometimes, even he gets the chance to be a hero. (So what if he was in the middle of pulling a prank when the chance came along?)
Queen of Nightmares by Ronel Janse van Vuuren: When Queen Mab tries to take a well-deserved break, all hell breaks loose...literally.
A Deal's a Deal by Vanessa Finaughty: When the younger gods decide to throw a Halloween bash, the lord of Samhain is less than pleased. As usual, It's up to Isis to fix the resulting mess.
Riding the Storm by Lyssa Medana: Even a retired God needs to get out occasionally; Taranis should have chosen a different night.
The Boy Who Became a God by Aletha Wade: Sometimes it takes a lot to become what you will be, and death isn't always an ending.
Fingertips of Blood and Oil by K. A. Masters: On an epic trip across the sea, a Captain meets a Goddess, and finds out that they have more in common than one would expect.
Oracle by Mark Bruce: Beware what you bring with you when you enter the Oracle.
St. Estavan of the Children by E. E. King: He died. But after he died, he found a purpose.
Night of the Living Diva by Greg Nagler: Lilly and Mable face off with the Goddess Hecate. It's not going to be pretty.
Rose by Vanessa Wells: Something is killing wealthy businessmen, something that can rip out a heart and leave no DNA evidence - when the police can't find the killer, it's time to call a witch.
Maize by Marshall J. Moore: Family history and mythology both have a way of repeating themselves; and if you are P.I. Althea Stagg, they are basically the same thing anyway.
A Grave Mistake by Elizabeth Shaffer : Loki isn't a good guy, but sometimes, even he gets the chance to be a hero. (So what if he was in the middle of pulling a prank when the chance came along?)
Queen of Nightmares by Ronel Janse van Vuuren: When Queen Mab tries to take a well-deserved break, all hell breaks loose...literally.
A Deal's a Deal by Vanessa Finaughty: When the younger gods decide to throw a Halloween bash, the lord of Samhain is less than pleased. As usual, It's up to Isis to fix the resulting mess.
Riding the Storm by Lyssa Medana: Even a retired God needs to get out occasionally; Taranis should have chosen a different night.
The Boy Who Became a God by Aletha Wade: Sometimes it takes a lot to become what you will be, and death isn't always an ending.
Fingertips of Blood and Oil by K. A. Masters: On an epic trip across the sea, a Captain meets a Goddess, and finds out that they have more in common than one would expect.
Oracle by Mark Bruce: Beware what you bring with you when you enter the Oracle.
St. Estavan of the Children by E. E. King: He died. But after he died, he found a purpose.
Night of the Living Diva by Greg Nagler: Lilly and Mable face off with the Goddess Hecate. It's not going to be pretty.
Rose by Vanessa Wells: Something is killing wealthy businessmen, something that can rip out a heart and leave no DNA evidence - when the police can't find the killer, it's time to call a witch.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 25, 2019
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November 11, 2019
Actual rating 4.5.
I really enjoyed this collection. A fan of mythology and humor, I can’t believe I waited so long to try this series. I must go back and read the other volumes in this series. This collection had a bit of everything, but more than anything it was funny and entertaining. I read it between October and November, and it was the perfect accompaniment to the Fall and Halloween season.
Maize – This is an intricate story, with mints of romance, mystery, and loss.
A Grave Mistake – This is simply fun. Who doesn’t love Loki?
Queen of Nightmares – Women in power never get to take a break without paying for it later. Love the descriptions in this one.
A Deal’s a Deal – All the power in the world is no match for a man with a thing for a woman. This one made me laugh a lot.
Riding the Storm – This one is reminiscent of Neil Gaiman’s style in American Gods.
The Boy Who Became a God – This is a dark and lovely story. Stuck with me after reading it.
Fingertips of Blood and Oil – This story is sad and poignant. One of my favorites in the collection.
Oracle – This is a dark story with a sinister and satisfying twist. “Just desserts” comes to mind.
St. Estavan of the Children – Another sad and poignant story. Stuck with me after reading it
Night of the Living Diva by Greg Nagler- This was a funny story.
Rose – Fun detective story with a supernatural theme. Good stuff.
Highly recommended. Wish there were more stories.
Disclaimer: I received a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this collection. A fan of mythology and humor, I can’t believe I waited so long to try this series. I must go back and read the other volumes in this series. This collection had a bit of everything, but more than anything it was funny and entertaining. I read it between October and November, and it was the perfect accompaniment to the Fall and Halloween season.
Maize – This is an intricate story, with mints of romance, mystery, and loss.
A Grave Mistake – This is simply fun. Who doesn’t love Loki?
Queen of Nightmares – Women in power never get to take a break without paying for it later. Love the descriptions in this one.
A Deal’s a Deal – All the power in the world is no match for a man with a thing for a woman. This one made me laugh a lot.
Riding the Storm – This one is reminiscent of Neil Gaiman’s style in American Gods.
The Boy Who Became a God – This is a dark and lovely story. Stuck with me after reading it.
Fingertips of Blood and Oil – This story is sad and poignant. One of my favorites in the collection.
Oracle – This is a dark story with a sinister and satisfying twist. “Just desserts” comes to mind.
St. Estavan of the Children – Another sad and poignant story. Stuck with me after reading it
Night of the Living Diva by Greg Nagler- This was a funny story.
Rose – Fun detective story with a supernatural theme. Good stuff.
Highly recommended. Wish there were more stories.
Disclaimer: I received a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 2, 2020
As always, Ronel Janse van Vuuren’s story is tongue-in-the-cheek fun and a great reason to follow her work. Most of the stories are chilling and as hilarious as promised.
But…
The use of God’s name in some of the stories goes against the grain and makes the story unreadable to me. And using curse words to “enhance” a story, means nothing except making me skip the story in its entirety.
I’m not pious. But some things are unnecessary. The English language is rich with powerful words that make the use of cursing and blasphemy unnecessary – and a good writer has an excellent vocabulary and won’t need to fall back on words used in the movie Idiocracy…
I do look forward to the next instalment in this series.
But…
The use of God’s name in some of the stories goes against the grain and makes the story unreadable to me. And using curse words to “enhance” a story, means nothing except making me skip the story in its entirety.
I’m not pious. But some things are unnecessary. The English language is rich with powerful words that make the use of cursing and blasphemy unnecessary – and a good writer has an excellent vocabulary and won’t need to fall back on words used in the movie Idiocracy…
I do look forward to the next instalment in this series.
January 21, 2020
Enjoyed these stories immensely, especially A Grave Mistake. I love me some Loki!!
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