Alex Webster and the Gods

David Dent
iUniverse (2007)
ISBN 9780595423163
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (2/08)


Jupiter and the other gods are bored.  He decides that it is time for them to go back to earth and take back their glory.  He thinks that they can be the middle ground for the people who are tired of the Christians and Muslims fighting each other.  Tired of the boredom of having to complete menial tasks, he enlists the help of the others. 

Each of the gods has their own tricks with which to play with mankind.  Morrigan, the Celtic goddess, can make herself beautiful when she wishes, she can also make herself a decaying worm-eaten old crone.  Cupid, AKA Dr. Love, likes to make beautiful women fall in love with losers.  Pan likes to cause pandemonium and panic.  The list goes on. 

Jupiter thinks that the best way for them to take back their power in the world is to get involved with the global corporate world where CEO’s are treated like gods.  He enlists the help of the mortal management consultant Alex Webster and his on-off again girlfriend Victoria.  Another mortal, CEO Gerry Schilling does not want Jupiter in his business.  He does everything in his power to stop him.  This is where it gets interesting and the fun begins.

“Alex Webster and the Gods,” is an entertaining, tongue-in-cheek type of humor story.  I totally enjoyed reading it.  David Dent has the gift of being able to catch the reader off guard with his character’s antics.  This story takes our modern issues like religious fighting and corporate corruption and mixes them into one plot.   It is a story that we can all relate to, and get a kick out of.  If you enjoy fantasy novels, don’t miss this one!

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