by Neil Gaiman
First published 2006
When trickster god Anansi dies, his son Fat Charlie's life is upended. Suddenly, Charlie has a slick, charming brother named Spider who's about to make things a lot more interesting—and dangerous. As the siblings uncover their shared divine heritage, they must outwit dark forces and each other to claim their father's legacy and survive.
Genres: mythology, fantasy, contemporary, magical-realism
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: London, Florida, Grahame Coats Agency Building, Caribbean, Saint Andrews County
368 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Paperbacks