American Gods

American Gods by Neil Gaiman is a fantasy novel centered on Shadow Moon, a recently released ex-convict who becomes bodyguard to the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, an incarnation of an old god. They travel across America gathering support from fading old gods, immigrants’ deities struggling for survival against the rising new gods representing modern forces like technology, media, and money. The novel explores themes of belief, identity, and cultural change in America, blending mythology with Americana and dark social commentary. It is a supernatural thriller and road novel richly set within diverse American landscapes and folklore.