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Fantasy Bronze Medalist: 2015 Readers' Favorite Book Awards
Finalist: 2015 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards
You probably saw the press conference. Nine months ago, Zeus's murder catapulted the Greek gods back into our world. Now the whole pantheon revels in new temples, casinos, and media empires--except Apollo. A compulsive overachiever with a bursting portfolio of godly duties, the amount of email alone that he receives from rapacious mortals turns each day into a living hell.
Yet there may be hope, if only he can return Zeus to life! With the aid of Thalia, the muse of comedy and science fiction, Apollo will risk his very godhood to help sarcastic TV producer Tracy Wallace and a gamer-geek named Leif--two mortals who hold the key to Zeus's resurrection. (Well, probably. Prophecies are tricky buggers.)
Soon an overflowing inbox will be the least of Apollo's troubles. Whoever murdered Zeus will certainly kill again to prevent his return, and avoiding them would be far easier if Apollo could possibly figure out who they are.
Even worse, the muse is starting to get cranky.
Discover a contemporary fantasy where reality TV heroes slay actual monsters and the gods have their own Twitter feeds! Mythology sideswipes reality in Zeus Is Dead: A Monstrously Inconvenient Adventure!
Red Muse Press edition, released June 2016. Original publication date: July 2014.
- Sales Rank: #13010 in eBooks
- Published on: 2016-05-30
- Released on: 2016-05-30
- Format: Kindle eBook
Review
"Zeus Is Dead is full of laugh-out-loud moments, lashings of sly wit, moan-worthy puns, and a complex, fast-paced storyline. There aren't very many humorous fantasy murder mysteries out there, especially not as intricately constructed as this one. Michael G. Munz takes a 'What if,' and runs with it like a toddler with Mom's smart phone. The guffaw-worthy throwaway bits will remind you of Douglas Adams. A very enjoyable read."
-Jody Lynn Nye, author of View from the Imperium and co-author of the Myth Adventures of Aahz and Skeeve
"Not since the people of Atlantis predicted 'low humidity' has there been such an original twist in Greek Mythology. This book is also far more amusing."
-Brian Rathbone, creator of the bestselling Godsland Fantasy Series
"A hilarious, satirical, page-turning romp through a world beset by plagues of monsters, egotistical gods, and reality television shows. I highly recommend this book to those who value both their sanity and a hearty guffaw. "
-Seamus Cooper, author of The Mall of Cthulhu
"A hilarious mythological tale of god-like proportions. Munz has crafted a tale of bizarro comic fantasy that sits comfortably among the ilk of Gaiman and Pratchett."
-Andrew Buckley, author of Death, the Devil, and the Goldfish
"Munz's tale echoes the bureaucratic insanity of Douglas Adams's creations, the banter of Grant and Naylor's Red Dwarf, and the cynicism of Ben Croshaw in order to bring us a clever, hilarious tale of adventure and grudging heroism."
-Jonathan Charles Bruce, author of Project Northwoods
"I have not enjoyed a tongue-in-cheek comedy book this much in a long, long time."
-Abyss & Apex Magazine
About the Author
An award-winning writer of speculative fiction, Michael G. Munz is also fascinated with Greek mythology. Michael also possesses what most "normal" people would likely deem far too much familiarity with a wide range of geek culture, though he prefers the term geek-bard: a jack of all geek-trades, but master of none. Or mostly none. There are exceptions. He dwells in Seattle where he continues his quest to write the most entertaining novel known to humankind and find a really fantastic clam linguini. Keep up with his antics at michaelgmunz.com.
Most helpful customer reviews
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Are you ready for a fun and humorous adventure?
By Matt
This book is absolutely hilarious. It is simultaneously a murder mystery, classic hero quest, and old school comedy. This may seem impossible, but the combination is seamless.
Let's start with the comedy. This is not your modern, tasteless humor that will seem dated in 10 or 20 years when the trend dies. This comedy goes back to the timeless masters. The setup is masterfully done with verbal misdirection, odd and surprising combinations, and goofy situations. Even puns. But have no fear if you're the type to groan at a pun. They are used in conjunction with other techniques, so once you're laughing for another reason, the pun slides right in for effect.
On to the mythology. From reading the other reviews, I was a little afraid that I needed to be an expert on mythology. Don't be afraid! The characters are introduced in layers with excellent pacing. You will get a small group. All you need to know about them will be explained in the book. Then you have time to get comfortable with them. Only then are new characters introduced. It works wonderfully. Plus, there is guide in the back if you need it. You won't need it.
You probably should be somewhat familiar with common tropes from these genres (as most people who read books will be), because a lot of the humor comes from the characters (and narrator) being fully aware of the tropes and cliches they fulfill. The self-awareness of the book is crucial to it working properly. Otherwise it might come across as a blind mash-up. Munz shows us he knows what he's doing by carefully keeping the tradition in some parts and radically departing at others. Weaving all these threads together could have been a catastrophe in less deft hands, but it seamlessly stays together and seems natural here.
Most importantly, the book will immediately draw you in with a fun, original premise and keep you in the whole way through. If you're looking for a sophisticated comedy with an adventure, then this book will not disappoint you. If you're looking for something light and goofy, then it also won't disappoint you.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Madcap return of Greek pantheon
By Força Porto!
Michael Munz's "Zeus is Dead" should be mandatory reading for those who bemoan the death of Thorne Smith and have already read everything Tom Holt had written.
In comic scenes that range from a Seattle TV station's boardroom to a monster hunt on the Nevada desert, from a Las Vegas penthouse suite above Dionysian luxury casino/hotel to a deserted, forgotten temple on a Greek mountain top (with brief scenes taking place in a small English antique shop and in Atlantis, of all places), Munz shows us the consequences of the King of Gods untimely death.
It was Zeus that ordered the Greek gods retreat from the world, and in his absence, they apparently looked forward to a return to being worshipped, or at least no longer being forgotten and ignored.
This is a very funny book. It features, and was perhaps inspired by, Thalia, Muse of comic writing (and now of science fiction, as someone had to cover it), and Apollo, the nine Muses immediate superior in the Pantheon, as well as being the god most interested in the resurrection of Zeus and his return to his rightful role as King of the Gods.
The primary human protagonists are Tracy Wallace, the attractive, highly skilled television producer responsible for the 'Monster Hunter' reality TV show, and Lief Karlson, a smartass college student at Western Washington University in Bellingham. They meet in a coffee shop and immediately strike up a dislike based on mutual annoyance... only to have Lief struck with a dart from Aphrodite, causing him to fall helplessly in love (and lust) with Tracy.
I am not a Muse, but if I could inspire you to buy and read this book, my work here is done.
Cheerfully recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
"…a murder mystery only worthy of the highly fallible 'gods.' "
By SRAziz
Just finished reading, Zeus Is Dead: A Monstrously Inconvenient Adventure, by Michael G. Munz.
This witty satire has it all- hilarious banter, highly entertaining characters, and a crash course in mythological references, all used to create an intensive yet impressive goofy storyline. Munz cleverly uses authentic Greek Mythology, and then proceeds to bend, spin and curve it to his will while brilliantly highlighting the bane of human nature to create a murder mystery only worthy of the highly fallible 'gods.'
The story begins with the shocking news that Zeus is dead, which for an immortal is a feat all unto itself. However, Apollo, son of the recently deceased and highly unpopular 'god' decides he must figure out who was the culprit responsible for his father's demise before the murderer -or murderers have a chance to return to the scene of the crime and cause even more heavenly havoc.
The plot quickly thickens as the Greek gods choose sides, scheming to establish the necessary liaisons in a quest to make sure Apollo's efforts remain unsuccessful. The goal to secure Zeus's death- with no possibility of ever being resurrected eventually mounts an all-out war, but not before disclosing some rather ironic twists of fate and unrevealed history probably best left hidden.
But Apollo, son of Zeus isn't the only one who decides to bring dad back to his royal thundering throne in the sky. With a bit of prodding, emotional blackmail, and other godly incentives thrown it to entice, Apollo searches out two mortals to aid him in his bidding, along with Thalia, a muse who adores a good giggle, as well as an aMUSING comedy even in the face of imminent danger. She is also the muse of well-made science fiction, and of course, epic poems about farming. [See what I did? amusing = a-Musing - as in 'Muse' . . . anyway . . .]
But I digress. You see -King Zeus was a bit of a rolling stone in his heyday. Wherever he laid his crown was his home- hence, he sired a wide berth of children in and outside of his marriage, including but not exclusive to his exceptionally beautiful and smart mortal daughter and TV producer, Tracy Wallace. Tracy becomes a pivotal character in this new legend as she helps Apollo seeks revenge for the death of their super dad. Other selected mortals are also used as pawns -all in the quest to uncover the truth, and eventually bring Zeus back into power.
Meanwhile, up in the sky, power plays abound. Guilty conniving god-siblings instigate and basically run a mock; while muses take detailed notes and observations to make sure a new tall tale entertainingly is woven into the storyline.
This book was fun, but I must admit, I found myself needing to brush up on my mythological characters. I think the last time I read about them was back in grade school, and even then, I paid little to no attention. However, the author was kind and supplies more than enough clues and a glossary to keep even the most uninformed reader, like me comfortably in the know.
Zeus Is Dead was well worth the read, especially if you are the kind of person who enjoys sharp witticisms, dry, sarcastic humor, highly entertaining snarky comebacks, and social commentary cloaked in a mythological quest. Munz does not disappoint, and although the story was long, the pace was excellent and trouble-free. I enjoyed many laugh-out-loud moments and would readily recommend this book.
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