Diary of a Conscript God II: New Beginnings and New Endings - Softcover

Armstrong, Stuart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1534749047 ISBN 13: 9781534749047

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Asil has the usual problems of a modern teenager trying to fit in. A girlfriend who won't commit, a school that bores him, a life that's passing him by, quasi-fights that are too often interrupted, an overly traditional father who used to be a god of Vengeance and wants him to take on the family business. Hum. On second thought, at least one of his problems is unusual. And it turns out the myths exaggerated the power and majesty of the old divinities... more than a little. But the moral of the old tales is correct: mess with the gods, get pummelled by Nemesis. In person. She's his new boss. And she really wants to make the world a better place, by inflicting pain and death on those who defy her divine authority. Which is everyone, nowadays. And Asil, newly minted godling of Vengeance, has the choice between hurting people in her name, or being hurt in her name. A difficult choice, but fortunately he can rely on the help and guidance of his insecure and jealous friends. Who are only slightly more competent than him, at facing a world where gods are monsters. Now on the run from Nemesis, he flees to Iraq for peace and security...

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About the Author

After a dissolute youth spent in mathematical research, Stuart currently works at the Future of Humanity Institute of Oxford University. His duties there are to try to analyse all the large risks that could damage or destroy all of humanity... and see how to prevent these from happening. It's a surprisingly cheerful job, considering.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1534749047
• ISBN 13: 9781534749047
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368