Paternus

The gods and monsters of old really did exist. Some still do. All across the globe, they are coming out of hiding and hunting their own. The final battle of the most ancient war has begun.

Fiona Patterson and Zeke Prisco are suddenly swept up in these cataclysmic events when a group of very strange and frightening men arrive at the hospital for the aged where they work, looking for a catatonic old man named Peter.

In their attempt to save him, Fi and Zeke unwittingly embark on an adventure of myth and magic beyond imagination, space and time.

Thrilling, cinematic, humorous and horrifying, Paternus is the critically acclaimed debut novel by Dyrk Ashton. It's been described as contemporary fantasy adventure, urban fantasy, and mythic fiction, and compared to works by such diverse figures as Neil Gaiman, Joss Whedon, Jim *****er, Kevin Hearne, Anne Rice, Dean Koontz, Clive Barker, Roger Zelazny, Clive Cussler, J.R.R. Tolkien, Grant Morrison, and Alan Moore. The audience is Adult to New Adult, as opposed to Teen or YA, though savvy 16 or 17 year olds might survive without permanent damage.

“A war of the gods unlike any you've read. Highly recommended!” -Michael R. Fletcher

“Don't make plans to do anything else once you start reading this.” -Graham Austin-King

“Wow! Ashton’s story is crucible in which myths are melted and remade to thrilling effect.” -Mike (M. R.) Carey

“Fast-paced, gloriously intricate.” -Kirkus Reviews

“Forged in the deepest recesses of the human imagination.” -Michael Easton

“Utterly unpredictable ... Fascinating and stylish.” -Fantasy-Faction

“Spectacularly entertaining.” -Laura M. Hughes

“Ashton is a bloody, terrific genius ... The action sequences are truly mind boggling ... A classic in the making. Miss out on this one at your own risk.” -Fantasy Book Critic

“I was blown away with this book ... An adventure that you're going to have to read to believe.” -Maegan Provan

“Fast paced, bloody, no holds barred ... Awesome!” -Book Frivolity

“Adrenaline fueled fantasy that will keep readers flipping pages well into the wee hours.” -The Qwillery

“An adventure packed riot of action, fast paced and definitely furious. Sit down and enjoy the unbridled chaos that is Paternus.” -Lynn’s Books

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