While in a coma, she meets the twin sons of hadeshypnos, the god of sleep, and thanatos, the god of. Than makes a deal with hades and goes as a mortal to the upperworld to try and win thereses heart. A slightly more mature side to eva pohler this book is an entry to a series. Author, eva pohler, has created a story in which a modern, teenage girl captivates death, making him realize even he deserves to know happiness. The purgatorium series is a psychological thriller and island adventure story. The gatekeepers saga and the vampires of athens both portray her love for greek mythology. Now here is a series that deserves more recognition. Thanatos the underworld saga book 1 kindle edition by pohler, eva. Oct 10, 2017 eva pohler recently retired from a twentyyear position teaching writing and literature at a university in san antonio, where she lives with her husband and three kids. Eva pohler is a usa today bestselling author of over twentfive.
While in a coma, she meets the twin sons of hadeshypnos the god of sleep. Eva pohler is a usa today bestselling author of over twentfive novels in multiple genres, including mystyeries, thrillers, and young adult fantasy based on greek mythology. The gatekeepers bride can be listened to before or after the gatekeepers saga, but listeners might find more enjoyment from it after having met the characters, by listening to the saga first. The way the characters talked and interacted with one another and their surrounding made them seem much younger than they actually were. It chronicles the love story of therese and than while exploring the intricacies of the dealings between the gods and goddesses on mount olympus.
Dont miss the first installment of this exciting series. This is a great first book in her series and i know i definitely will be picking up the other books. See the complete gatekeepers saga series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Preparing the the gatekeepers sons saga 1 eva pohler to read all daylight is customary for many people. The gatekeepers saga, the purgatorium series, and the vampires. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Eva pohler is the amazon bestselling author of the mystery book collection and three teen series. If you like the mythological aspects of this book, then try reading the percy jackson books, as they are similar on that front.
I would love to see this on the big screen and i have only read her first book in the gatekeepers saga. Pohler has written in such a way that although the main character is a young teenager, adults will be able to easily get along with this book too. Another wonderful combination of greek mythology meets modern day. But, similar to you can withhold others to begin reading, it will be better. The gatekeepers sons 2012 read online free book by eva. The gatekeepers sons book by eva pohler thriftbooks. The gatekeepers sons by eva pohler august, 2012 by green presseva pohler goodreads. Than makes a deal with hades and goes as a mortal to the upperworld. While therese is still in a coma following the accident, she travels through the dream world and meets two alluring young men, hypnos, or hip, and thanatos, or than, twin sons of hades. Read thanatos by eva pohler available from rakuten kobo. This book impressed me because it was well researched and gave a lot of respect to mythology. There were some things in this book which i really enjoyed, like.
The gatekeepers sons by eva pohler is the third book in the spark bundle. The gatekeepers sons is book 1 of the gatekeepers saga, and is a powerful young adult fantasy novel centered around fifteenyearold therese mills, who is. The gatekeepers sons eva pohler read online free books. I hope to attract the attention of a movie producer one day. In this third audiobook in the saga, the gatekeepers daughter, therese may have finally succeeded in becoming a goddess, but if she. The gatekeepers sons underworld saga, book 1 by eva pohler. If you liked percy jackson, you are going to love the gatekeepers saga. She writes fantasy based on greek mythology, supernatural suspense, and psychological thrillers. I read pj first, so i really enjoyed this book as it had many similar qualities.
The narrators voice was very agreeable, the biggest influence on my opinion of an audiobook. Eva pohler is a usa today bestselling author of over twentyfive novels in multiple genres, including mysteries, thrillers, and young adult fantasy based on greek mythology. The gatekeepers saga book series by eva pohler includes books the gatekeepers sons, the gatekeepers challenge, the gatekeepers daughter, and several more. For freebies and more information about eva and her books. Buy a cheap copy of the gatekeepers sons book by eva pohler. Instead, she puts a beautiful romantic spin on it where hades woos persephone. As soon as his first book made the new york times bestsellers list, he moved his family out into their big log cabin in the san juan mountains. The gatekeepers sons by eva pohler august, 2012 by green presseva pohler. If you would like a free copy of the first book in eva pohlers other teen fantasy series based on greek mythology, just click here and tell us where to.
Also, i won all three books in a contest, and they have been signed by the author. Dive into a world in which the ancient gods of greece are real. Overall, eva pohler provided me with an entertaining audiobook. I rarely give 5 stars as i usually find an issue that will bring a rating down but this book, and the series in general, deserve a top rating. Eva pohler retells the myth of hades and persephone without the usual greek tragedy of kidnapping and unhappiness. When picking up this book, i was hopeful due to all the lovely ratings, but i was disappointed. For lack of better words or terms, this book was okay. I decided to finally read it after a very long time because its about mythology. Free as of the gatekeepers sons the gatekeepers saga book by eva pohler today is an exciting day for me, because my very first book, the gatekeepers sons, the first of six in the gatekeepers saga, just received its rating on goodreads.
Her books have been described as addictive and sure to thr. Download the book in pdf, epub, kindle for a complete version. The gatekeepers sons by eva pohler is a fascinating read that manages to entwine greek mythology and modern life. Books by usa today bestselling author eva pohler in mutliple genres, including mysteries, thrillers, and young adult fantasy based on greek mythology. I got the gatekeepers sons in one of my getallthefreekindlebooks days months ago. Its a bit mature in places so beware if you expect it to be like her gatekeepers sons series love that one too its slightly more mature. Gatekeepers saga, book four by eva pohler online at alibris. Than makes a deal with hades and goes as a mortal to the upperworld to try and win thereses. The gatekeepers saga, the purgatorium series, and the vampires of. However, there are nevertheless many people who next dont once reading. Download or read the gatekeepers challenge 2012 in pdf, epub formats. The gatekeepers sons gatekeepers saga, book one by eva pohler.
Eva pohler author eva pohler is a usa today bestselling author of over. First of all, i am so surprised that eva pohler is a writing and literature teacher at a university and not. The deal requires therese to avenge the death of her parents. The gatekeepers sons underworld saga, book 1 by eva pohler book cover, description, publication history. You willmore im so glad you enjoyed the gatekeepers sons. The gatekeepers sons by eva pohler is book one of the gatekeepers saga. Download read the gatekeepers challenge 2012 by eva. Read online gatekeepers saga series by eva pohler in. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading thanatos the underworld saga book 1. Part paranormal romance, part epic urban fantasy, the first in this bestselling young adult series is the teen novel mythology lovers have been searching for.
The gatekeeper s saga, the purgatorium series, and the vampires of athens. The gatekeepers sons was a great read and i enjoyed it immensely. Now a fulltime writer, shes the author of the mystery book collection and three series for young adults. July 28, 2015, free gods and mortals box set and individually on kindle. The gatekeepers sons is book 1 of the gatekeepers saga, and is a powerful young adult fantasy novel centered around fifteenyearold therese mills, who is heading home in the car with her parents when someone begins shooting at them, sending their car into a lake. Thanatos by eva pohler overdrive rakuten overdrive. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author. Go search todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift ideas new releases gift. I dont think there are enough books that use deities of old, whether they are greek, norse or another mythology. Eva pohler should be a household name with the beautiful fantasy world she has created and the well developed characters. Eva pohler than makes a deal with hades and goes as a mortal to the upperworld to try and win thereses heart, but not all the gods are happy. Dive into a world in which the ancient gods of greek mythology are real. It only takes a short to figure out that the sons of. I was more than happy to pay for the following books.
It had such great potential, i was excited about reading it but i was so disappointed. I have always been a fan of mythology and i love reading about the gods and goddesses. In the gatekeepers sons, therese and thanatos, the god of death, met and fell in love. Although entertaining and gripping, the thematic hook a very premature romance of the book made it tough for me as an adult listener to engage with the story on the level i would have. In the gatekeepers challenge, they did everything they could to be together, even break an oath on the river styx.
You know, as ive already mentioned in the blog a number of times, i love reading fiction books revolving around mythology, especially those that put these ancient gods. She thinks shes manipulating a dream, not kissing the god of death and totally rocking his world. She also teaches writing and literature at a university in san antonio, where she lives with her husband and three children. You can read this book either before or after the gatekeepers saga, and it gives a lot of insight into the children of the underworld. Aug 12, 2012 eva pohler is the author of the gatekeepers saga, the vampires of athens series, the purgatorium series, and the mystery book collection. Read online gatekeepers saga series by eva pohler in pdf. Eva pohler recently retired from a twentyyear position teaching writing and literature at a university in san antonio, where she lives with her husband and three kids. I was pleasantly surprised by the greek mythology theme. Vampires and gods, book three cupids captive series new adult famous seminoles pitcher ellie beaufort is taken captive by cupid, whose brothers phobos and deimos are then shot with arrows and made to love herall for her own protection against other gods wanting to kill her. Eva pohler im so glad you enjoyed the gatekeepers sons. Therese saw her father eyeing her in the rearview mirror. While in a coma, she meets the twin sons of hadeshypnos the god of sleep and thanatos the god of death.
First off, id like to say that the gatekeepers sons is the first book in the gatekeepers trilogy. If youre reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please purchase your own copy. If you would like a free copy of the first book in eva pohlers other teen fantasy series. While in a coma, she meets the twin sons of hadeshypnos, the god of sleep, and thanatos, the god of death. Eva pohler is the usa today bestselling author of over twenty novels in mysterysuspense and young adult fantasy, including the mystery book collection, the mystery house series, the purgatorium series, the gatekeepers saga, and the vampires of athens. The whole concept of being so close to death, and then being smuggled away back to life is very interesting. A teen becomes entangled with the gods of mount olympus when one of them falls in love with her. Eva pohler is a usa today bestselling author of over twenty novels for teens and adults. The gatekeepers sons by eva pohler fangfreakintastic. I always enjoy stories that incorporate the greek gods and goddesses.