Asphalt Gods

by Rebecca Buchanan

New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. An ancient Greek city, haunted by a guardian spirit. A small riverside town, stalked by an alchemical monster. A worldwalker searching for her long-lost father. A fairy godmother who only wants her beloved to be happy. A case of magical sabotage in ancient Egypt. A murderer pursued by the spirits of vengeance. A student who finds a unique and magical means to pay for school. A nature spirit hiding in the most unusual place. A necropolis in a modern day museum. A mage who liberates stolen magical artifacts. A secret hidden in the basement of a dead man. A truth hidden in a silent film. A police station in a magical city. Two brothers seeking magical revenge. Fifteen stories of Gods, faith, and magic set in cities both ancient and modern. So pull up a comfortable chair, settle down, and enjoy the adventure.

221 pages, Paperback

Published November 13, 2021

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Reviews

[Manuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished reading Rebecca Buchanan's short story collection, Asphalt Gods , and am sad to leave the myriad realms of her expertly crafted tales. Each one has it's own distinct flavor: there are stories of ancient gods, mythical creatures, and magical things unfolding in the ancient past, contemporary times, and even the far future. These are Fairy Tales, Horror stories and Science Fiction, all told in a smart but accessible style. There is a slant toward paganism and progressive social ideas but it's not heavy handed and shouldn't bother a reasonable reader, even if they don't share her views on the subject. In fine, it is a highly entertaining read and I recommend it without reservation and I cannot wait to read her upcoming collection from Jackanapes Press, Not a Princess, but (Yes) there was a Pea & Other Fairy Tales to Foment Revolution . Oh, and I do think the title story would make a great TV series 😉