Neil Gaiman

The Monarch of the Glen by bestselling storytelling legend Neil Gaiman is American Gods world novella that will thrill Games of Thrones devotees and Terry Pratchett fans alike. 'Original, engrossing, an endlessly entertaining' George R.R Martin on American Gods He was not sure what he had been looking for. He only knew that he had not found it. Shadow Moon has been away from America for nearly two years. His nights are broken with dangerous dreams. Sometimes he almost believes he doesn't care if he ever returns home. In the Highlands of Scotland, where the sky is pale white and it feels as remote as any place can possibly be, the beautiful and the wealthy gather at a grand old house in the glen. And when the strange local doctor offers him work at the party, Shadow is intrigued. He knows there is no good reason for him to be there. So what do they want with him? **Also available in Fragile Things. Please note this is a black and white ebook**

American Gods #1.1

The Monarch of the Glen

A special illustrated edition of The Monarch of the Glen by bestselling storytelling legend, Neil Gaiman. This American Gods world novella will thrill Games of Thrones devotees and Terry Pratchett fans alike. Illustrations by celebrated artist Daniel Egnéus. 'Original, engrossing, an endlessly entertaining' George R.R Martin on American Gods He was not sure what he had been looking for. He only knew that he had not found it. Shadow Moon has been away from America for nearly two years. His nights are broken with dangerous dreams. Sometimes he almost believes he doesn't care if he ever returns home. In the Highlands of Scotland, where the sky is pale white and it feels as remote as any place can possibly be, the beautiful and the wealthy gather at a grand old house in the glen. And when the strange local doctor offers him work at the party, Shadow is intrigued. He knows there is no good reason for him to be there. So what do they want with him?

Stefanie Viens

A good addendum to American Gods, one of my favorite novels. We find Shadow's tried and true character at large once-again and fall back into the mythical/supernatural world he seems to constantly clash with. This story fell a little short of the greatness that is American Gods, mainly because it feels rather condensed and a little bit rushed due to format, but the characters are very approachable and hypnotizing as always.

Maggie Gordon

Monarch of the Glen catches up with Shadow a year after the events of American Gods. He's been travelling through Europe, and is currently in the middle of no where Scotland when a job lands in his lap. A job Shadow is sure is not what it seems, but he takes it anyways and ends up embroiled in a supernatural conflict once again. Whoops!

Monarch of the Glen, despite being about a bloody battle, feels a touch more comedic than American Gods, and is a nice interlude between the first book and whatever comes next. It hints at some interesting plot developments, but gives little away about what is coming next. Well, other than to suggest that Shadow's role as... whatever he is not yet complete.

Also, readers find out Shadow's real first name which is sure to inspire a lot of theorising :)

Jose Lito

Very nice "short story"! Written along the lines of American Gods, I love the language and all the atmosphere that creates. 5 stars for sure!

I edit the review to thank also Daniel Egneus for these pieces of art. Makes the book even better!

The Monarch of the Glen American Gods #1.1

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