by Neil Gaiman
First published 2021
Shadow Moon walks out of prison into a storm of supernatural intrigue. Recruited by the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, he becomes an unwilling participant in a brewing war between ancient mythological gods and the new deities of technology and media. These forgotten divine beings are fighting for survival in a landscape that no longer believes in them, using humans as pawns in a high-stakes conflict that will determine which gods will continue to exist in modern America. As the tension builds toward an inevitable confrontation, Shadow discovers he's more than just a passive observer—he's a critical piece in a cosmic chess game with the soul of the nation hanging in the balance.
Genres: fiction, mythology, fantasy, urban-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: America
Period: 21st-century
712 pages · Paperback · Dark Horse Books