Divine Misfortune
Mar 2010 · Sold by Orbit
4.7star
78 reviews
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336
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About this ebook
Divine Misfortune is a story of gods and mortals -- -in worship, in love, and at parties.
Teri and Phil had never needed their own personal god. But when Phil is passed up for a promotion -- again-it's time to take matters into their own hands. And look online.
Choosing a god isn't as simple as you would think. There are too many choices; and they often have very hefty prices for their eternal devotion: blood, money, sacrifices, and vows of chastity. But then they found Luka, raccoon god of prosperity. All he wants is a small cut of their good fortune.
Oh -- and can he crash on their couch for a few days?
Throw in a heartbroken love goddess and an ancient deity bent on revenge and not even the gods can save Teri and Phil.
Teri and Phil had never needed their own personal god. But when Phil is passed up for a promotion -- again-it's time to take matters into their own hands. And look online.
Choosing a god isn't as simple as you would think. There are too many choices; and they often have very hefty prices for their eternal devotion: blood, money, sacrifices, and vows of chastity. But then they found Luka, raccoon god of prosperity. All he wants is a small cut of their good fortune.
Oh -- and can he crash on their couch for a few days?
Throw in a heartbroken love goddess and an ancient deity bent on revenge and not even the gods can save Teri and Phil.
Ratings and reviews
4.7
78 reviews
Shawn Bean
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July 1, 2015
A. Lee Martinez isn't quite the American answer to Sir Terry Pratchett. Yet. But, give him a few more years, and he probably will be. Divine Misfortune is delightfully irreverent, treating gods and goddesses as no better than they should be, with Mr. Martinez' trademark quirky characters, quaint scenarios, and wonderfully unexpected happenings. A very worthwhile read, and certainly worth the price!
Josh Yaworski
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August 16, 2013
I like to check out thrift stores and pick up random books, and picked this one up just based on premise. I was quickly drawn into the concept, and relating to the characters, both mortal and immortal came so easy. A great fun read that is just the right length to eat up a plane ride or summer night on the porch. Felt obligated to buy it on here so the author got a cut.
Rodney Baker
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October 10, 2013
This was my second book I have read that was written by A Lee Martinez. It is an entertaining read, but is not as good as Monster or A Nameless Witch. As I read the novel I kept thinking, 'This would be an excellent Hollywood movie.'
About the author
A. Lee Martinez was born in El Paso, Texas. At the age of eighteen, for no apparent reason, he started writing novels. Thirteen short years (and a little over a dozen manuscripts) later, his first novel, Gil's All Fright Diner, was published. His hobbies include juggling, games of all sorts, and astral projecting. Also, he likes to sing along with the radio when he's in the car by himself. For more information on the author, check out www.aleemartinez.com
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