"Fans and sufferers of Greek myths, rock 'n' roll, and middle-age crises will take great comfort and joy from this hilarious novel. Stephen Statler's wit and charm are on full display in Gods of Glenhaven." -Chris Monks, editor of McSweeney's Internet Tendency

"A family's life is turned upside down when a group of gods moves into their suburban neighborhood in Statler's comic novel.

High school guidance counselor Christian Orr is having a rough time: After finding out his attorney wife, Sloan Green, cheated on him with his daughter's swim coach, he's had to move into what the local teenagers call the "Divorced Dads Apartment Complex." On top of that, Christian is struggling with an ongoing case of impotence, and every day he has to face the swim coach who ruined his life in the hallways at Glenhaven High, where they both work. When Christian welcomes new student Maron and his mom, Ari, he doesn't think too much of it-even after Ari puts out a cigarette on her arm and the burn seems to disappear before his eyes. With Ari and Maron come other strange occurrences, including rain clouds that appear from nowhere and cheerleaders who suddenly attack football players. Ari's ex-husband, a man called Dee, turns out to be none other than Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and song. Alternating between the perspectives of Christian, Sloan, and their 17-year-old daughter, Francesca, the story follows the dysfunctional family as they try to figure out why a group of gods has moved into their neighborhood and what they want from the Orrs, all while dealing with their own family drama. Though the novel is largely a comedy, Statler weaves in moments of complexity and heart that allow each character to have depth ("In dark moments, Christian realized that he resented Francesca for growing up"). The short chapters make for an easy read, and while the story starts somewhat slowly, it's quick to gain momentum and maintain it. Readers be warned: The considerable amount of sexual humor won't be for everyone, but those willing to get on board are sure to have a good time.

A raunchy and fun supernatural comedy with a surprising amount of heart." -Kirkus Reviews

"A rollicking good time. And not just fun but also serious, asking us what it might mean to be 'heroic' today. I can't recommend this highly enough. Percy Jackson for adults!" -John Zilcosky, author of Kafka's Travels

"Stephen Statler's Gods of Glenhaven has managed to not just open Pandora's box but also create an entirely new structure for those vices to spill forth. Bawdy, intelligent, and hauntingly accurate in its investigation of suburban mores, Statler's illustrated novel takes the best that Greek mythology has to offer and infuses it with modern wisdom and wit. The cast of characters, from Christian and Sloan to Francesca and 'Dee, ' are crafted meticulously with Statler's trademark precision, casting us as a willing chorus to their collective sorrows and triumphs. Quick-paced and accentuated with illustrations by Vasylyna Tumanova, Statler's prose sets a new bar that Dionysus himself would approve of and applaud." -Katie Ziegler, author of The Last of the Cursive Writers