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Over a God's Dead Body: A Supernatural Comedy (Wrong Gods Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Joel Spriggs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 223 ratings

Chaos, Comedy, and Cryptids: An Urban Fantasy Like No Other!

In "Over a God's Dead Body," Joel Spriggs whisks us away to a small Indiana town where the ordinary meets the extraordinary in the most hilarious ways. Esmy and her librarian brother Jake lead a mundane life until an encounter with the Norse god Loki sets off a chain of absurdly comedic events. Their quiet college town reveals a hidden world of sasquatches, vampires, and other mystical beings, turning their lives upside down.

As Loki, ensnared in his own mischievous plots, finds himself bound to an Egyptian god's nefarious plans, Esmy and Jake discover they are more than mere mortals. In a town brimming with supernatural chaos, the siblings find themselves in the center of a high-stakes game that could determine the fate of gods and humans alike.

Why You'll Love This Book:
  • A Laugh-Out-Loud Urban Fantasy: Praised for its offbeat humor and inventive storyline, this book offers a wild ride through a brilliantly crafted supernatural world.
  • Dynamic Blend of Mythologies: From Norse to Egyptian to Haitian pantheons, enjoy a riotous mix of mythologies served with a side of snark and satire.
  • Intriguing Characters and Bawdy Humor: With characters as unpredictable as the plot, the story delivers both dark humor and satirical elements, reminiscent of works by Pratchett and Gaiman.
  • Whimsical and Witty Storytelling: Spriggs' narrative style is a blend of fantastical elements, absurd humor, and sharp wit, making for a truly unique and engaging read.

"Over a God's Dead Body" is more than just a supernatural comedy; it's a testament to the power of imagination and the joy of reading something refreshingly different. If you're a fan of American Gods, Buffy, or just looking for a story that combines humor, fantasy, and a touch of the absurd, this is the book for you. Dive into the first book of the Wrong Gods series and join Esmy, Jake, and Loki in an adventure that's as hilarious as it is unexpected.

Where gods and mortals collide in the most uproarious ways - a fantastical journey you won't want to miss!

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  4. Publication date
    June 9, 2018
  5. Reading age
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Casual Egyptian God on a bus eating a banana

Godly Squabbles Turn Hilariously Human!

Dive into a world where gods clash not with thunder, but with wit! 'Over a God's Dead Body' is the comedy that happens when deities bicker like siblings over the remote. From ancient Egypt to Valhalla, witness the divine in domestic disputes and supernatural snark. Prepare for a pantheon of laughter, where the line between sacred and silly blurs. Experience the funniest fight for the heavens you never knew you needed!

When the divine turns divine comedy

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Over a God's Dead Body is the best urban fantasy story I've read this year. There's a cracking flow to the narrative and some superb imagery. As well as being a grittily realistic there are also laugh out loud moments. It's a hard mix to pull off, but Joel Spriggs manages it really well in Over a God's Dead Body.

The story has an American Gods feel to it, mixed with the human observation that Terry Pratchett has in his discworld series. The basis of the story is that Loki has been enslaved by an Egyptian god and is obliged to steal the dead body of another god. Being Loki he isn't being entirely straight, and is doing his best to wriggle out of the obligation. The other main characters are twins that are Loki's descendants and a voodoo priestess. So we have a collection of different pantheons in play, Norse, Egyptian, Haitian and also some other supernatural creatures (there's a bigfoot and a vampire to name two).
- James Kemp (themself.org)
"I so enjoyed this book! There are elements of dark humour and satire reminiscent of Pratchett but I found the plot original and colourful throughout. I loved the mixture of different mythologies and rituals. Highly recommended!"- Louisa Dwyer

From the Author

I'm currently working on the first book in another series, tentatively titled Another Dead Intern. Soon, I will begin writing the second in the Wrong Gods series though, which I expect to be titled Hel's Kitchen and will feature a semi-millennial pan-pantheon cooking competition of the gods.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DB15B2F
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 9, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 9, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 782 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 287 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 223 ratings

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Joel Spriggs (1982-?) was born and raised in Frankfort, IN. He graduated from Franklin College of Indiana in 2004 with a Bachelors of the Fine Arts in Computer Science and Broadcast Journalism.

Joel's first novel, "Over A God's Dead Body" was published on the Kindle platform in June 2018 and is the first in a planned series surrounding the same characters and fantasy world.

Joel has successfully defended his beard from being stolen 1873 times out of 1877 attempts by his elder brother. On the five occasions he failed, Joel immediately set about growing a new beard and refining his defenses.

Joel lives with his wife and three children in scenic Lebanon, IN. He maintains a website and blog at joelspriggs.com. He is also active on Twitter, @joelspriggs.

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Customers find the book funny and entertaining, with one describing it as a hilarious acid trip. The story receives positive feedback for its clever plot, and customers love the characters. The writing quality and pacing receive mixed reviews, with some finding it well-written while others note grammar and typo errors, and one customer mentions the pacing felt off at times.

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18 customers mention "Story quality"15 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story's clever plot, with one customer particularly appreciating the magic system and another noting that the twists and turns have purpose.

"...I think it is a great beginning to a series. I want to know what happens next." Read more

"I love the characters and the storyline. I love mythology, and this was a different way to use the gods from different pantheons...." Read more

"...All that being said, the plot is clever and a lot of the out-there concepts that are introduced during the course of the story do impact the final..." Read more

"...Will I read book two, absolutely I found this God depiction fascinating." Read more

17 customers mention "Humor"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, describing it as a fun comic fantasy, with one customer noting that the humor is very adult.

"In this dark comedy, a college campus holds the remains of Horus, and Seth the God of Chaos and the Deserts has plans to take the body for himself..." Read more

"...It is a funny book. The story uses the mythology of the gods and goddesses referenced while mixing parthanons in this fun way...." Read more

"...The book delivers on a lot of interesting and humorous concepts, and is pretty well-written, but it tends to lack focus and jump around between..." Read more

"...could have done with a bit of proofreading but overall it laid out a fun concept, and did it well. I will definitely check out the next installment!" Read more

9 customers mention "Readability"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read.

"In the tradition of Chaucer and Shakesphere this is an extremely bawdy tale...." Read more

"...a bit of proofreading but overall it laid out a fun concept, and did it well. I will definitely check out the next installment!" Read more

"...I enjoyed the read and would recommend it to people who don't mind this kind of humor. My only issue were the grammar and typo errors...." Read more

"...Totally enjoyed the story. This is the best thing I've read in over a month and I read several books per week...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one noting they are comfortable in their world.

"...The characters are not predictable and neither is the plot. Each turn of event feeds into the next but not in an obvious way...." Read more

"I love the characters and the storyline. I love mythology, and this was a different way to use the gods from different pantheons...." Read more

"...The characters are comfortable in their world, ready to jump into the irrational without too many questions. Yet the detail is impressive...." Read more

"...the characters are engaging and the twins, Esmy and Jake, are very likable. However, some of the humor didn’t hit the mark for me...." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well-written and easy to read, while others point out grammar and typo errors.

"...It is expertly written. I impatiently wait for the HBO adaptation...." Read more

"...My only issue were the grammar and typo errors. I felt like these sometimes took me out of the flow of had me confused about a scene...." Read more

"...delivers on a lot of interesting and humorous concepts, and is pretty well-written, but it tends to lack focus and jump around between various..." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a fun and easy read that kept me entertained...." Read more

9 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it engaging and interesting, while others note that it feels off at times.

"...I love mythology, and this was a different way to use the gods from different pantheons. Can't wait for the next one!" Read more

"...jumbled with too much going on, too many characters, and in too little time...." Read more

"...The world-building is thorough and gives us a good look into the history (both real and fake) and machinations behind various gods, which suggests..." Read more

"Omg I loved this yeah some parts where a bit sluggish for me , but I was also trying to crunch some other books in as well but omg zombie ducks..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • T Olsen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Regular? Or Red Rocket?
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019
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    In this dark comedy, a college campus holds the remains of Horus, and Seth the God of Chaos and the Deserts has plans to take the body for himself to secure the throne. In his employ are a professor, Loki (yes THAT Loki), and a band that plays live gigs at a strip club. But things aren't all they are cracked up to be. Loki discovers that two employees of the college are actually his great grand children. Meanwhile, a lady is so desperate to sell girl scout cookies that she calls upon voodoo deities, her best friend tries to tag along, and a Canadian beekeeper with a flair for unicorns finds himself crossing paths with the supernatural. In just two weeks, all of them cross paths in a battle royale!

    This book is wickedly funny. No prop goes unnoticed, no pun goes unpunished. There's a conversation about how to kill a T-Rex with a suppository in the beginning of the book that plays a remarkable role towards the end. There's a reference to a same-sex relationship between a teacher and a sasquatch that is referenced several times throughout the book, in a way that seems funnier with each retelling.

    I have never seen Ancient Egyptian or Nordic Mythology bastardized to such hilarious effect has I have in this book. It is expertly written. I impatiently wait for the HBO adaptation.

    6/5, but -1 star for never definitively addressing whether a sasquatch has a "normal one" or a "red rocket" one.
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  • Janette Bach
    4.0 out of 5 stars You will laugh
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2019
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    In the tradition of Chaucer and Shakesphere this is an extremely bawdy tale. Warning for readers who can be triggered this book uses some big taboos: sodomy, beastiality and genital mutilation. So, when I say it is a bit bawdy I am not pulling punches. Bit might be an understatement. Yes, it does relate to the story and the characters.

    It is a funny book.

    The story uses the mythology of the gods and goddesses referenced while mixing parthanons in this fun way. The characters are not predictable and neither is the plot. Each turn of event feeds into the next but not in an obvious way.

    I think it is a great beginning to a series. I want to know what happens next.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Leah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024
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    I love the characters and the storyline. I love mythology, and this was a different way to use the gods from different pantheons. Can't wait for the next one!
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  • NairForceOne
    3.0 out of 5 stars If Pratchett & Gaiman collaborated on American Gods instead of Good Omens, you'd get this book.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2019
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    Over a God's Dead Body is a comedic urban fantasy that draws from the likes of Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman, producing an absurdist take on a universe in which deities and cryptids from human mythology exist - albeit relatively hidden - in the real world. Basically, this book is what would have happened if they'd collaborated on American Gods instead of Good Omens.

    The book delivers on a lot of interesting and humorous concepts, and is pretty well-written, but it tends to lack focus and jump around between various different narratives without a sense of flow that doesn't sort itself out until the back half of the book. Additionally, most of these different narratives feature an inordinate number of scenes where a character is explaining something (either factual or mythical) to another character, so there is a lot of telling rather than showing. For instance, toward the climax of the book, what could have been an entertaining scene involving a slushee machine is merely described to other characters. Despite this, I felt like the book spent more time explaining events and concepts to characters than it did explaining the plot to the audience.

    The humor will not be for everyone as it bounces between being bawdy, random, and modern-meta. It is an interesting combination that produces a few running jokes that are really funny, but others that just did not land for me.

    All that being said, the plot is clever and a lot of the out-there concepts that are introduced during the course of the story do impact the final resolution in neat ways. The world-building is thorough and gives us a good look into the history (both real and fake) and machinations behind various gods, which suggests some good research.

    Over A God's Dead Body is a solid tale that could use some tightening in story structure and character interactions. But if you like Pratchett & Gaiman, give this book a shot.
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  • Dennis H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024
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    Not what I expected. Interesting mash up of ideologies. Slightly different take on 'gods' than I have read before. Some of the views of the world can make you think differently about things.
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  • N
    4.0 out of 5 stars A funny and magical read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a fun and easy read that kept me entertained. The writing could have done with a bit of proofreading but overall it laid out a fun concept, and did it well. I will definitely check out the next installment!
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  • Joanne Lyons
    5.0 out of 5 stars too funny and wow
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2022
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    Esmy, Jake, and their Loki. This book was laugh out loud funny and at times a bit scary but written very well. The book at first seemed broken but Joe Spriggs tied all the different characters together that finally gave this ready the aha moment. Will I read book two, absolutely I found this God depiction fascinating.
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  • Rachel D. Adams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Imagine Hogwarts or The Ministry of Invisible Arts as a College - funny & definitely an adult read!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2020
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    I was sooo confused by the first scene! It kind of reminds me of American Gods on chaotic pacing and scene changes. But it makes up for that with the story and increasing hilarity. I was reminded of Buffy and more recently The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina with this. Some of these characters deserve a sequel. The humor is very adult and raunchy at times. This book doesn't take itself seriously, and it's listed as a comedy, so remember that! I enjoyed the read and would recommend it to people who don't mind this kind of humor. My only issue were the grammar and typo errors. I felt like these sometimes took me out of the flow of had me confused about a scene. If Joel has time, I'd suggest that he go back over it or get an editor to do so and that would fix this one complaint. I'd still recommend it.
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  • Paula
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2021
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    Looking forward to the best one great characters great story some great laughs well worth a read i will be looking out for more
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  • Seren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2019
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    Over a God's Dead Body is a GREAT start to what is going to be a wicked series! Mythology and family trees are right up my alley, and the ending of this book left me wanting more! My only nitpicks are that there was some sentence structuring and spelling errors that stood out more than they probably should to me, and it did hinder my reading a tad at the beginning, but tapered off as I kept going.
    5/5 would definitely recommend this book, and Joel, if you're reading this, the next installment best be coming out soon! ;D
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  • Nik
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky
    Reviewed in Australia on February 19, 2022
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    + I liked this reach into the realms of God’s n Demonic entities. Very entertaining.
    - Proof reading could have been better after the scan because I’m sure the author is probably literate.
    I’m looking forward to the next instalment.
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  • Mistletoe
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
    Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2020
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    This was a quick and fun read. Looking forward to reading more about Esmy, Jake, Loki and friends in future installments of this series.
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  • Nancy M Ruhland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun
    Reviewed in Australia on April 30, 2020
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    A hilarious romp with gods Demi gods mystical beings and magic. Not to mention a few confused humans. Loved it. Reminds me of Douglas Adams style of books.
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