Breaking Gods

Godbreaker, Book 1

By: D. J. Molles

Narrated by: Christian Rummel

Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

"Leave it to DJ Molles to change the genre with a breakneck action novel that had me turning the pages while thinking, why the hell didn't I write this?!" (Nicholas Sansbury Smith, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of the Hell Divers and Extinction Cycle series)

In the beginning, the gods destroyed the world.

Five hundred years later, things haven’t gotten much better for humans. The demigods that were left behind to guard over humanity have been using them as fodder for an endless civil war between themselves, and the humans just go on dutifully slaughtering each other, battle after battle.

It’s not all bad, though. Perry McGown makes his living off those bloody, stinking battlefields. He works on a crew that reclaims all the spent shell casings. They reload them into new cartridges, and then sell them in towns. It’s a good gig, it puts a few gold coins in Perry’s pocket, and best of all, no one asks too many questions about his past.

Which is ideal, because if anyone found out that he was a deserter from the war, he’d be executed for heresy.

Then some bad blood between crewmembers leads to one man with his brains dashed in, and Perry heading for the hangman’s noose. Through a flurry of gunfire and blood, Perry manages a narrow escape, but only with the help of the two people he likes least: A girl named Teran that asks far too many questions about his past; and an ex-legionnaire named Stuber, whose penchant for gleeful violence brings back bad memories for Perry.

On the run and pursued by a ruthless demigod, Perry is forced to confront the demons of a past that he thought he’d left behind him - and learn truths about himself and his family that have been buried for decades. But the more Perry learns, the more dangerous his journey becomes. Because the truth about Perry could break the gods.

©2019 D.J. Molles (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

Better than I thought

Christian Rummel saves this book. His reading was compelling enough to Get the listener past the dry suspense that is riddled through this book.

Like watching an action movie

The story is in my opinion well written, and With a not too complex plot to follow. I listened to it while running on a treadmill, and it was Perfect Company. Of course it bears resemblance to other books and Movies in the same genre, but the Author does a good job of it most of the time. Some times he Writes himself into a corner, and has a hard time getting out (still the book is entertaining, and the Author is always forgiven).
I found the main character a bit exasperating in the beginning, but I think he needed to be that kind of character to function in the plot, and he changes towards the end (to the better, I must say).

good story

didn't care for the gritty and off color start, but it turns out to be a pretty good book and great start to a series. as often seems to be the case with more and more authors, I feel like the author is trying too hard to reinforce the fact that this is not a YA or children's story. trying to be a "game of thrones" clone. aside from that, its a solid book and I will read the next in the series and would recommend this one to anyone that enjoys fantasy scifi.

Molles does it again

Slower start than typical Molles books but man, when it picked up, it got a hold of my attention and I absolutely loved it. Great story and I can't wait for the next one!!

Ge this book!!

I’ve read the negative comments about this book, and the common thing is people don’t like the character Perry. They think he’s too whiny or dislikable. This shows how great D. J. Is with character development.... Perry is SUPPOSED to be unlikable (kinda like how whiney Luke Skywalker is in Star Wars).

This is a great book, and I can’t wait till the next installment. I can’t believe I almost passed on this book because of the negative reviews. If your a fan of D. J. Molles and Christian Rummel, GET THIS BOOK!!

Love this book!

Loved the book and entire series! Love all of djm books but this series is my favorite!

amazing!!!

I have listen to this book 3 times in 2 years and love it each and ever time!!!

too close to other storiylines ive read for 5

too alike other stories with less swearing in them. modern day tough talk. good for young teenage boys even with the swearing.

He does it again!

The versatility of this author is incredible. I would imagine it’s very difficult to make a quality single series, but what is this, his fifth?

Every book of his leaves you anxious for the next installment. And this one is no different. Get this book, I feel like I’m ripping the author and audible off with a mere $11 credit.

Not so many Gods in a book called Breaking Gods

This book is alright, it's got a decent story and a fairly intriguing protagonist. but if you're looking for God lore, this isn't the place for you.

this book doesn't talk about any of the pantheons we know today. instead, it builds its own mythos. That's fine, of course, but even then, if you're looking for the names of the Gods of this world and what roles they play, you won't find it here. You get some lore about Demigods/Paladins and the roles they play in the world, but you only ever truly learn of one by name.

I'm intrigued enough to continue with this series when and if book 2 comes to audible, but I just want to set a bit of expectation for this book.