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“This remarkable fantasy boasts an indelible cast of gods and mortals.” “In this debut novel, an American college student undertakes an important mission—delivering a warning to Olympian gods. Julia takes advantage of her semester off by relaxing on the beach and exploring the ocean. While scuba diving, she finds an underwater chamber—and a giant with ‘mottled greenish skin’ brandishing a trident. It’s Poseidon, who’s been suffering because of the sea’s rising temperature. Julia agrees to warn the other slumbering gods. …These Olympian gods are somewhere in Salt Lake City, where Julia heads with guide Hermes, Poseidon’s nephew, and her aunt Grace, who took Julia in as a child. But not everyone wants the gods awakened, namely the goblins that shadow the group and try to hinder Julia and her cohorts’ progress. This forces them to bounce from train to train and city to city until they hit their destination. In the meantime, they make unexpected connections, from young twin ‘street urchins’ to an escaped convict. … The engaging story gradually introduces a stellar cast, especially the charming twins Bruce and Patience. The equally memorable Hermes speaks in the style of a Greek epic—a discernible decasyllable verse that’s not a mere gimmick, as he dishes out pertinent information. Vivid passages highlight alluring sights and activities. … This remarkable fantasy boasts an indelible cast of gods and mortals.” Kirkus Reviews