Zeus is dead: A monstrously inconvenient adventure by Michael G. Munz

"Zeus is dead: A monstrously inconvenient adventure" by Michael G. Munz - Another modern fiction on Greek mythology.

This book is published by Red muse press in 2014 and has 444 pages.

Zeus is murdered. His directive of not involving in earthly matters is no longer valid. Poseidon is the new king and Hera marries him. Gods decide to reveal themselves to mortals. One group is trying to revive Zeus with the help of chosen one (Tracy Wallace & / or Leif Carlson), another group is trying to thwart the attempts. Apollo takes an unprecedented step, something never done by a God before.

Who killed Zeus? Can an immortal God be killed? Who is trying to revive Zeus? What is the contribution of the two mortals?

Author starts with murder of Zeus. From here the real story of one group trying to revive him and another trying to thwart the attempts of first group starts. Author has brought the Greek Gods into modern day America to create a story and hilarious situations.

This author too, portrays Gods as egotistical jerks with little consideration for human life. He also follows the general pattern of Rick Riordan. To add to the murder and vengeance, there is also the threat of return of Titans.

Author has a unique style of narration. It's a very dry, sarcastic humour. In the beginning it appears odd, there is even a slight dislike. But as the book progresses you get used to it and start enjoying. While narrating the story, sometimes, author talks to readers as author, not as character. 

However, although, author creates good and brilliant scenes individually, as a whole the story does not gel, it's not fluid and fails to create an impact. A number of things happen in a certain way without any reason for them to happen that way. 

So, although, there are flashes of brilliance the recipe does not come out tasty. 

Author alludes to a possible sequel. If it comes, I am not going to buy that book.

Why did I read this book? Title.

What I didn't like? Lack of flow, consistency. 

What did I like? Dry humour

Give it a miss.