The Immortals

By: Jordanna Max Brodsky

Narrated by: Jordanna Max Brodsky

In this modern-day "lively re-imagining of classical mythology" (Deborah Harkness), when a string of women are murdered in an ancient pagan ritual, Selene DiSilvia -- known by some as the goddess Artemis -- hears their cries for help and takes up her bow once more.

Manhattan has many secrets. Some are older than the city itself.

The city sleeps. In the predawn calm, Selene DiSilva finds the body of a young woman washed ashore, gruesomely mutilated and wreathed in laurel. Her ancient rage returns, along with the memory of a promise she made long ago -- when her name was Artemis.

Jordanna Max Brodsky's acclaimed debut sets Greek Gods against a modern Manhattan backdrop, creating an unputdownable blend of myth and mystery.

Critic reviews

"The Immortals is a lively re-imagining of classical mythology with an engaging premise, a page-turning plot, and an eye for the arresting and uncanny in contemporary urban life."—Deborah Harkness, New York Times bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches

"Brilliantly conceived and tautly plotted, The Immortals is a pulse thrumming, fascinating novel. Selene is a perfect heroine for our times."—Eliot Schrefer

"Imaginative and fast-paced, The Immortals is pulse-pounding entertainment."—Kevin O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author of No One Needs to Know

"Brodsky's writing has claws...They sink in with the first word and don't let go until you are finished with the book."—Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author

"Irresistible...a page-turner that deftly weaves action, romance, and a dash of intellectual heft into one seamless whole."—Dustin Thomason, New York Times bestselling author

"Painstakingly researched, intellectually complex, and deeply rooted in the history and mythology of Ancient Greece, THE IMMORTALS is a richly imaginative, multi-layered tale that stimulates the heart and the mind in equal measure."—Ian Caldwell, New York Times bestselling author

"Plays with more modern mythology, employing New York's own secret places and storied history to great effect. This intelligent, provocative fantasy breathes exciting new life into old, familiar tales."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"This series launch is a wonderful choice for fans of Greek myths and urban fantasy readers looking for something different."—Library Journal (starred review)

"[D]one with great panache and intelligence: Brodsky knows her myth, and revels in depicting the erstwhile gods struggling with their fading powers and assuming, with varying degrees of success, the mantle of humanity."—Guardian on The Immortals

"If you want a modern day murder mystery, steeped in myth with a dash of magic, this is a must read . . . Ms. Brodsky is definitely an author to watch."—Fantasy Faction on The Immortals

"Bravo to Brodsky for developing such a complex tale ... One to watch!"—RT Book Reviews on The Immortals

"A fun ... treatment of myth and mystery."—Kirkus on The Immortals

"Brodsky's thriller feeds on the long-held love of Greek mythology in a reimagined, present-day world where gods and goddesses still walk among us."—Booklist

"Thrumming with life."—B&N.com

Awesome!!!!

For adults who are fans of books by Rick Riodan, this is an amazing book. can wait to start the next book.

spoiler alert

it was a great story, & a great book. I did truly enjoy it up until the end. It is not often you find a good book with a female heroine that does not involve romance. so I was quite disappointed when they brought Theo back to life.

Such a fantastic start to a fantastic trilogy

This is an excellent start to a series. My only real complaint is that I wish Jordanna Max Brodsky would write more books!

Fun

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Not predictable, the characters are complex and realistic, and I really appreciated the merging of the Ancient Greek pantheon with modern NYC. Well done!

Slow plot progress.

Slow plot progress. Didn't finish it. Characters and plot idea were ok, but nothing happens.

Refreshing

The Immortals was a welcome alternative to space wars and zombies. As a teen I was fascinated by Greek mythology but never got to take the class.

Wonderful fuzion of urban fantasy & Greek myth

If you could sum up The Immortals in three words, what would they be?

A wonderful journey

What did you like best about this story?

I thoroughly enjoyed being swept into a great story set in a world supported by the writer's knowledge of both classical mythology and the city of New York.

Would you be willing to try another one of Jordanna Max Brodsky and Robert Petkoff ’s performances?

I immediately jumped to the 2nd novel so, yes. Petkoff's performance is polished as expected from the veteran performer. While I found elements of Brodsky audio work initially irritating, her enthusiasm and passion carried the performance to a point where the reading had established a consistency between characterizations. The irritation was mild and likely the result of my familiarity with Petkoff's voices, but the mood dissonance helped set a tone which plays well as characters and their worlds collide.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I found myself sitting in the car waiting for a good point to stop between listenings, only to discover I didn't want to stop.

Any additional comments?

Greatly appreciate the colleagues, friends and family who inspired and contributed the necessary motivation to bring this tale to paper. So very glad I found this story and look forward to continuing the series.

Modern Mythology find

Nice combination of greek/roman mythology with unique storyline. Love the academic side laced with humor.

Exciting start for a very different series

A delightful take weaving fact, fantasy and imagination built on an intriguing foundation of scholarship. This roller coaster ride takes the stories from Greek and Roman mythology that most of us, male and female alike but different parts for each, and fills in the blanks we overlooked as children, imbuing them with depth and thought provoking possible answers to many "what if" questions.

One of the best things about the audio book is the choice, first, of two narrators - male and female - throughout, and second, of the choice of those particular narrators. Robert Petkoff is one of the best narrators in the business. Each character he creates has his or her own distinctive voice and one that is absolutely true to the character. His female voices are as good as his male voices. Similarly, Ms Brodsky does a superb job of voicing not only her heroine, but all of the other voices in her segments. One might assume that an author would be the best interpreter of her own characters, but this is rarely true. Ms. Brodsky is a delightful exception.

I can only say that I was very sad when I came to the end and can only wait anxiously for more from the author.

A great story

This was an imaginative and exciting story with great characters. The only negative was the weird effects they did during certain flashbacks. Really distracting. Overall, well done though.