Immortal by Gene Doucette
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An enthralling tale of an immortal man, and the subsequent challenges he
faces as being the only one of his kind. Language, people, technology, cultures,
and customs all change over time, forcing him to re-adapt, time and again. But
one careless moment around the invention of photography changes his existence.
Now his secret is revealed and those who would seek to exploit and market his
gift of immortality ruthlessly seek him.
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Hellenic Immortal by Gene Doucette
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Summary
“Very occasionally, I
will pop up in the historical record. Most of the time I’m not at all easy to
spot, because most of the time I’m just a guy who does a thing and then
disappears again into the background behind someone-or-other who’s busy doing
something much more important. But there are a couple of rare occasions when I
get a starring role.”
--Adam the Immortal
An oracle has
predicted the sojourner’s end, which is a problem for Adam insofar as he has
never encountered an oracular prediction that didn’t come true . . . and he is
the sojourner. To survive, he’s going to have to figure out what a beautiful
ex-government analyst, an eco-terrorist, a rogue FBI agent, and the world’s
oldest religious cult all want with him, and fast.
And all he wanted when
he came to Vegas was to forget about a girl. And maybe have a drink or two.
“I am probably not the
best source when it comes to who invented what. For a long time I thought I
invented the wheel.”
--Adam the Immortal
The second book in the
Immortal series, Hellenic Immortal follows the continuing adventures of Adam, a
sixty-thousand-year-old man with a wry sense of humor, a flair for
storytelling, and a knack for staying alive. Hellenic Immortal is a clever
blend of history, mythology, sci-fi, fantasy, adventure, mystery and romance. A
little something, in other words, for every reader.
My Thoughts
In Hellenic Immortal, the tale of Adam the Immortal continues. Many millennia have passed
since his birth, and his exploits have intermingled with mythology. There are
those who without seeing, believe in his existence, a select few within a
government agency who can actually confirm it, and an imposter who usurps his
identity for his own nefarious and demented gain.
The existence of this imposter has created a
serious problem for Adam. Folk who should trust him have put their faith in a
mad man, government investigative forces believe him guilty of a devastating
crime, and the mad imposter has awoken a beast capable of global devastation.
And did I mention there’s a prophesy foretelling Adam’s doom?
Poor, poor Adam. Not that you can feel sorry
for him. No, you'd much rather he "suck it up" and wade into battle,
all the while continuing his "complicated" relationship with alcohol.
I consider the first book in this series, Immortal,
to be one of the best books I have read in a long
time. As such, I was seriously keen to read its sequel, Hellenic Immortal, and Gene Doucette more than delivered. He was again successful at
intermingling past and present storylines and bringing the reader up to speed
on the backstory in a humorous, but adventurous way that leaves you in a state
of anticipation. You just know the ending will be epic!
I'm betting there will be a third book in the
series, which will hopefully reveal more about the ever present and mysterious redhead,
Eve. There's more yet to this tale and I can't wait for another lighthearted
journey, as retold through the wry memories of our reluctant hero, filled with
adventure, controversy, and dry witticisms as Adam irreverently gives his take
on various historical and religious events. So hilarious!
If you haven't read Immortal, you should, but be prepared, you won't want to stop there. BUT
that's where you're lucky, because thanks to Hellenic Immortal, you won't have to.
So light a fire under your Kindle and get
reading. I want you all to help me pressure Gene Doucette to complete the next
one.
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