Jordanna Max Brodsky hails from Virginia, where she made it through a science and technology high school by pretending it was a theater conservatory. She holds a degree in history and literature from Harvard University. She lives with her husband in Manhattan, where she is working on her next novel.
"The Immortals is a lively re-imagining of classical mythology with
an engaging premise, a page-turning plot, and an eye for the
arresting and uncanny in contemporary urban life."--Deborah
Harkness, New York Times bestselling author of A Discovery of
Witches, on The Immortals
"[D]one with great panache and intelligence: Brodsky knows her
myth, and revels in depicting the erstwhile gods struggling with
their fading powers and assuming, with varying degrees of success,
the mantle of humanity."--Guardian on The Immortals
"A fun ... treatment of myth and mystery."--Kirkus on The
Immortals
"Another winning combination of gritty crime procedural and
intellectually stimulating urban fantasy."--B&N SF & Fantasy
Blog on Winter of the Gods
"Bravo to Brodsky for developing such a complex tale ... One to
watch!"--RT Book Reviews on The Immortals
"Brilliantly conceived and tautly plotted, The Immortals is a pulse
thrumming, fascinating novel. Selene is a perfect heroine for our
times."--Eliot Schrefer on The Immortals
"Brodsky's thriller feeds on the long-held love of Greek mythology
in a reimagined, present-day world where gods and goddesses still
walk among us."--Booklist on The Immortals
"Brodsky's writing has claws...They sink in with the first word and
don't let go until you are finished with the book."--Darynda Jones,
New York Times bestselling author, on The Immortals
"Cleverly examines mythology and religion while still giving
readers a thrill-packed adventure."--Bookish on Winter of the
Gods
"If you want a modern day murder mystery, steeped in myth with a
dash of magic, this is a must read . . . Ms. Brodsky is definitely
an author to watch."--Fantasy Faction on The Immortals
"Imaginative and fast-paced, The Immortals is pulse-pounding
entertainment."--Kevin O'Brian, New York Times bestselling author
of No One Needs to Know, on The Immortals
"Intense and compelling.... Brodsky has delivered a terrific series
that brings mythology to life as the gods struggle to survive in
the modern reality. Great stuff!"--RT Book Reviews on Olympus
Bound
"Irresistible...a page-turner that deftly weaves action, romance,
and a dash of intellectual heft into one seamless whole."--Dustin
Thomason, New York Times bestselling author, on The Immortals
"Moves quickly from nail-biting predicament to battle and back....
Will delight readers who are mythology nerds."--Kirkus on Olympus
Bound
"Painstakingly researched, intellectually complex, and deeply
rooted in the history and mythology of Ancient Greece, The
Immortals is a richly imaginative, multi-layered tale that
stimulates the heart and the mind in equal measure."--Ian Caldwell,
New York Times bestselling author, on The Immortals
"Plays with more modern mythology, employing New York's own secret
places and storied history to great effect. This intelligent,
provocative fantasy breathes exciting new life into old, familiar
tales."--Publishers Weekly (starred review), on The Immortals
"Readers who enjoy detective fiction, ancient Greco-Roman myth, and
a bit of romance will enjoy this series."--Booklist on Winter of
the Gods
"Rich, clever, and thoughtful.... Brodsky expertly weaves together
ancient mystery cults, mythology, and science, producing a
syncretic masterpiece that challenges the reader's assumptions and
expectations at every turn."--Publishers Weekly on Olympus
Bound
"Stellar...intelligent, versatile, and esoteric... a satisfying
adventure that remains true to the spirit of the original myths
while granting them several millennia of weight, consequence, and
even regret."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Winter of the
Gods
"This series launch is a wonderful choice for fans of Greek myths
and urban fantasy readers looking for something
different."--Library Journal (starred review), on The Immortals
"Thrumming with life."--B&N.com on The Immortals
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