Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature Best Book (nominee)

"A surprise from the author ofChocolat,"New York Timesbestselling author Joanne M. Harris, "this pacy adult fantasy is narrated by Loki, the Norse god of fire and mischief" (Vogue).

This novel is a brilliant first-person narrative of the rise and fall of the Norse gods - retold from the point of view of the world's ultimate trickster, Loki. A #1 bestseller in the UK,TheGospel of Lokitells the story of Loki's recruitment from the underworld of Chaos, his many exploits on behalf of his one-eyed master, Odin, through to his eventual betrayal of the gods and the fall of Asgard itself.

Using her lifelong passion for the Norse myths,New York Timesbestseller Joanne M. Harris has created a vibrant and powerful fantasy novel that theSunday Sunrecommends "to her long-standing audience with wit, style and obvious enjoyment;"The Sunday Timesclaims it "lively and fun;" and The Metro adds that "Harris has enormous fun with her antihero...this mythical bad boy should beguile fans of Neil Gaiman."