Gods of Aberdeen
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Simon & Schuster 2005
ISBN-10: 0743250834
A 2005 BookExpo America Selected Title
A 2006/2007 Sonzogno Bestseller
The best-selling novel about a brilliant young man who enrolls at a small New England college and becomes entangled in a mysterious death—and the search for immortality.
“Soaked with gothic mood and spiked with sharp dialogue, it’s Dead Poets Society via Stephen King.”
- Chris Barsanti, The Hollywood Reporter
“A malevolently thrilling coming-of-ager wrapped in a philosophical detective tale.”
- Kirkus Reviews
“…[a] remarkable first novel…impossible to put down…Gods of Aberdeen may be basically a coming-of-age story (including sexual awakenings), but it is much more than that. It also is a murder mystery and an intriguing account of a bizarre quest for the secret of eternal life. As an author, Nathan’s off to a brilliant start….”
- Al Hutchinson, The Tampa Tribune
“…think Donna Tartt’s The Secret History, with a little magic thrown in…Nathan perfectly captures the angst and pretension of adolescents… ”
- Publishers Weekly
“A perfectly proportioned gothic mystery, with all the necessary ingredients in its dark depths…”
- Elle
“Highly recommended…one of the year’s best debuts.”
- Italian GQ
“…this year’s strongest entry into the hallowed-halls-of-learning field…Nathan’s eye for detail can be subtly spectacular, his humor eloquently wicked…Nathan [is] an extremely gifted young writer…”
- Chuck Thompson, Spirit Magazine
“First time author Micah Nathan tells a lost youth/teen angst & ennui story to the max here…A very nice effort, and I suspect more’s to come.”
- Ken Jones, BookBitch
“If you’re looking for the same old plots, you’ll have to search elsewhere…a well-written, hold-your-breath story…”
- Noir Magazine
“We may be witnessing the evolution of a new genre of fiction. [Call it] Gothic Tweed…Gods of Aberdeen more than makes the grade.”
- Nicole Peradotto, The Buffalo News
“…[a] promising debut…”
- Robert Wade, The San Diego Tribune
“America’s love affair with higher learning continues…Ivy-colored libraries and musty stacks do make the perfect setting…”
- Booklist
“…a scary coming-of-age yarn…plenty of sexual intrigue, buried secrets, and dark deeds.”
- Buffalo Spree
“Open Gods of Aberdeen and step into the halls of a venerable old New England college where a brilliant but reckless student has lured three allies into his deadly pursuit of immortality. Combining the authenticity of The Da Vinci Code with characters right out of Prep, this stylish and intelligent novel deliciously picks up speed for a surprising climax and thoroughly satisfying conclusion.”
- Pam Lewis, author of Speak Softly, She Can Hear
“A spooky psychological drama that delivers, Gods of Aberdeen drew me in from page one. This is a gripping debut that haunted me long after I put the book down.”
- Sean Desmond, author of Adams Fall
“…a taut, elegantly written literary thriller. Part coming-of-age-novel, part Gothic New England mystery, it will keep you turning pages to the end. Micah Nathan is a terrific storyteller.”
- Thomas Christopher Greene, author of Mirror Lake
