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Sign up todayThe God of Endings
A Novel
Narrator
Saskia Maarleveld
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Length
16 hours 45 minutes
Language
English
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“This haunting debut is set in 1984 upstate New York, where immortal artist Collette LeSange runs a prestigious pre-school. Despite her youthful appearance, she carries centuries of heartache; when a troubled child arrives she’s forced to confront her haunted past. This atmospheric vampire tale offers a dark, beautifully written exploration of life, love, and death.”
— Erica • Author's Note
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“By the end of the first page, I knew I would follow this narrator anywhere, and I would do it again without hesitation. The suspense of how both storylines play out is perfect, the voice is persuasive and vivid. This is a novel to sink into.”
— Gwen Papp • Literati Bookstore
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“I stayed up late 3 nights to finish Jacqueline Holland's debut novel, The God of Endings. I'd never pictured a vampire story that started in the United States in the 1820s - it made for a unique plot as opposed to a pure Eastern European origin story...The prose is simply lovely. I enjoyed Holland's use of imagery and characterization to develop a gothic world that an unwilling vampire is forced to move through between her "birth" and the present. Saskia Maarleveld's voice highlights the introspective nature of young Anna, who eventually adopts the name of Collette as she moves through the centuries. Our protagonist is a tortured soul who wishes to understand not only herself but also the motivations of humanity, from its brutality to innocent beauty. ”
— Linda • Mind Chimes Bookshop
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“Really good! Sort of a Dracula meets the Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Elements of suspense, psychological twists, a bit of gore but not too much to make one turn one's eyes away, and very insightful commentary on the human experience. Great history imbedded in one of the timelines as well. I loved the reader and her ability to provide all the accents and voices of the characters. ”
— Jen • Townie Books
"Maarleveld's narration takes the exquisite prose of this story and elevates it to a lyrical listening experience. Her consistently skilled delivery moves through a variety of accents and time periods. This audiobook is a fascinating story told by a masterful performer."- AudioFile
By turns suspenseful and enchanting, this breathtaking first novel weaves a story of love, family, history, and myth as seen through the eyes of one immortal woman.
Collette LeSange is a lonely artist who heads an elite fine arts school for children in upstate New York. Her youthful beauty masks the dark truth of her life: she has endured centuries of turmoil and heartache in the wake of her grandfather’s long-ago decision to make her immortal like himself. Now in 1984, Collette finds her life upended by the arrival of a gifted child from a troubled home, the return of a stalking presence from her past, and her own mysteriously growing hunger.
Combining brilliant prose with breathtaking suspense, Jacqueline Holland's The God of Endings serves as a larger exploration of the human condition in all its complexity, asking us the most fundamental question: is life in this world a gift or a curse?
A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.
Jacqueline Holland is a speculative and fantasy writer with an MFA from the University of Kansas. Her debut novel, The God of Endings, was an NPR, Reader's Digest, and Barnes and Noble Best of 2023. She lives in the Twin Cities with her two wonderful sons and a slightly savage cat. If you have a taste for unpopular opinions unapologetically expressed and vintage movie reels, you can follow her on Instagram @jacquelinehollandauthor. She is represented by Jennifer Gates at Aevitas Creative Management.
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Reviews
"A reflective and poetic take on the nature of immortality... Holland's refreshing vampires lean philosophical as they struggle with immense grief and loneliness."
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Atmospheric prose and excellent character development. Great for fans of Anne Rice’s Interview with a Vampire and V. E. Schwab’s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue."
—Library Journal
"Sweeping and evocative, this novel is a beautiful journey through the centuries of a wholly unique life. It explores the savagery of loss and grief and the paradoxical fragility and endurance of love. It raises powerful and thought-provoking questions about motherhood, and how to live, and the ending will stay with me for a long time in the best possible way."
—Jennifer Saint, author of Elektra and Ariadne
"Holland's lush prose welcomes the reader into a new kind of vampire story, and the result is a surprising and spellbinding tale of struggle and love and protection that leaves you wondering who the real monsters are."
—Laura Moriarty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chaperone
"The God of Endings is propulsive, a compelling rumination on what makes a life worth living. Spanning centuries and continents, an immortal narrator grapples with her own humanity—or lack thereof—in this dazzling debut."
—Lily Brooks-Dalton, author of Good Morning, Midnight
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