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The Underworld Saga, Books 1-3: A Greek Mythology Romance (The Gatekeeper's Saga Collection Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Eva Pohler (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Dive into a world in which the ancient gods of Greece still rule in modern times.

Thanatos meets seventeen-year-old Therese while she's in a coma hovering between the realm of the dead and the realm of dreams. A lucid dreamer, she takes control of her dream and kisses him, unaware that he is Death. It was his first kiss.

No one, in his long existence, has ever wanted to kiss Death.

After Therese awakens from her coma, Thanatos is desperate to find her. He makes a deal with Hades and goes to the Upperworld as a mortal to pursue her and to see where it might lead.

The deal requires Therese to avenge the death of her parents. With the help of Than’s fierce and exotic sisters, the Furies, she finds herself in an arena face to face with the murderer, and only one will survive.

Formerly The Gatekeeper's Trilogy, this set is a complete trilogy. You can stop here (no cliffhanger) or continue with the next box set. There are four box sets in The Underworld Saga.

"I've studied Greek mythology since I was 6 & spent 2 months in Greece, visiting historical sites & museums. This author has Very accurately and Realistically brought not only the Entire Greek Pantheon to life, but Many others that exist in Greek mythology. The personalities are so dynamic and on point and So incredibly interesting!"--Dina Kmett, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"A must read for all lovers of the Greek gods!"--iremic, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"This is a brilliant series of Mortals, and Gods, underworld and mythical creatures all come to life in this wonderful tale, you wont be able to put this series down once you start, fantastic tales, and greek mythology, this is one series that I will keep forever in my archives to read over and over again."--Jodee, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"These books are captivating and very difficult to put down. The way they are written makes reading them easy to envision the characters as though you were actually there watching it all unfold."--Ben, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"Eva articulates a world of Olympians like you've never read before. . . . These books are action packed, full of suspense, and will leave you with your heart thumping. The final book was breathtaking! I didn't want it to end.. It was perfect! These books deserve 10 stars!"--Book Lover Reviews ★★★★★

"Best book series I've read in a long time!"--Lillian, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

For lovers of Greek mythology, young adult paranormal romance, and action adventure stories.

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MYTHOLOGY & MYSTERIES

A USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels in multiple genres, Eva Pohler writes young adult paranormal romance and supernatural mysteries and thrillers.

THE UNDERWORLD SAGA

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Thanatos carrying Therese, death in love

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In this teen fantasy novel and love story, an orphaned girl finds herself at the center of a war brewing among the gods of Olympus.

. . . . Pohler's description of [Therese's parents'] deaths is gruesomely clear and heartbreaking. . . . . After this fast and eventful introduction . . . The entire pantheon of Greek gods picks sides, and, in an arena battle sure to thrill Hunger Games fans, Therese shows her mettle. The outcome neatly tees things up for the three books (at least) in the series still to come. --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Eva Pohler is a USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels in multiple genres, including mysteries, thrillers, and young adult paranormal romance based on Greek mythology. Her books have been described as "addictive" and "sure to thrill"--Kirkus Reviews.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00XM0GTSM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Green Press/Eva Pohler (May 12, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 12, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4672 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 793 pages
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Eva Pohler earned her Ph.D. in English and taught writing and literature for over twenty years. She's now an award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of over forty novels in multiple genres, including paranormal mysteries, thrillers, and young adult paranormal romance based on Greek mythology. Her books have been described as "addictive" and "sure to thrill"--Kirkus Reviews.

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Eva's Young Adult Paranormal Romance Based on Greek Mythology

THE UNDERWORLD SAGA (COMPLETE SERIES)

Thanatos (Book One)

Challenge of Hades (Book Two)

A New Goddess (Book Three)

House of Hades (Book Four)

The Athena Alliance (Book Five)

Hades's Promise (Book Six)

Hypnos (Book Seven)

Hunting Prometheus (Book Eight)

Storming Olympus (Book Nine)

Persephone: A Prequel (Book Zero)

Charon's Quest: An Underworld Saga Novel

Gods of Olympus (An Interactive Adventure)

THE VAMPIRES OF ATHENS SERIES (COMPLETE SERIES)

Vampire Addiction (Book One)

Vampire Affliction (Book Two)

Vampire Ascension (Book Three)

Dionysus (A Prequel)

VAMPIRES AND GODS (COMPLETE SERIES)

The Marcella II (Book One)

Pirate Academy (Book Two)

Guardians of the Sea (Book Three)

GODS AND MONSTERS (Ongoing)

Athena (Book One)

Eva's New Adult Paranormal Romance

CUPID'S CAPTIVE SERIES (COMPLETE SERIES)

Eros (Book One)

Phobos (Book Two)

Deimos (Book Three)

Eva's Young Adult Thrillers

THE PURGATORIUM SERIES (COMPLETE SERIES)

The Purgatorium (Book One)

Gray's Domain (Book Two)

The Caliban's (Book Three)

Eva's Paranormal Mysteries

THE MYSTERY HOUSE SERIES (Ongoing and can be read in any order)

Secrets of the Greek Revival (Book One)

The Case of the Abandoned Warehouse (Book Two)

French Quarter Clues (Book Three)

The Hidden Tunnel (Book Four)

The Haunting of Hoover Dam (Book Five)

The Ghost of Blackfeet Nation (Book Six)

The Shade of Santa Fe (Book Seven)

A Holiday Haunting at the Biltmore (Book Eight)

The Enchanted Bungalow (Book Nine)

Virginia Creeper (Book Ten)

Summer House Mystery (Book Eleven)

The Haunted Bridge (Book Twelve)

Voices in the Vapors (Book Thirteen)

Eva's Standalone Romantic Thrillers

THE NIGHTMARE COLLECTION (COMPLETE)

The Mystery Box

The Mystery Tomb

The Mystery Man

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Dina Kmett
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Realistic Adventure w Greek Pantheon
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2018
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Thantanos, god of death, twin son of Hades and Persephone, had only known the isolating monotony of his purpose. To bring the souls of the dead to the Underworld. Suddenly, he comes into contact with a young girl who is dying, and she makes such an impression on him, that he can never forget her. She's saved from death, But Than Still can't forget her. Her beauty and sweetness, inside and out. Here starts the first book in this incredible collection, which I couldn't stop reading! I'd gotten and read the first two books before and then got this set. I devoured it in 24hrs!

I've studied Greek mythology since I was 6 & spent 2 months in Greece, visiting historical sites & museums. This author has Very accurately and Realistically brought not only the Entire Greek Pantheon to life, but Many others that exist in Greek mythology. The personalities are so dynamic and on point and So incredibly interesting!

This was a Fantastic read! I'm Definitely moving on to the spin offs!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must-read series!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2016
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Eva articulates a world of Olympians like you've never read before. Each and every character is so well defined, while playing a very important role within the storyline. We get to see the inner workings of Mount Olympus, greed, backstabbing, unfair rulings of Zeus, along with growth and love. Most importantly, their interactions among humans and how their opinions change once a god falls in love with a mortal woman. It leads to an all out war among many. The role some gods play in tricking humans to do their bidding just for fun is infuriating.
I love how Eva wove this tale into a story of her own making, bringing each of these gods to life with specific personalities. The eternal love created between a mortal and God, risking everything to be together... Hades, Persephone and the Underworld gods.. It was overall beyond anything I've read about Greek mythology. These books are action packed, full of suspense, and will leave you with your heart thumping. The final book was breathtaking! I didn't want it to end.. It was perfect!
These books deserve 10 stars!
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R. Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars 3.4 stars: The Gatekeeper's Trilogy by Eva Pohler
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2017
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Therese accidentally meets Than, god of death, when her parents are killed; Than falls in love with her right away, and sets in motion a series of tasks and challenges, with the ultimate goal of making her his immortal wife; Therese loves him, too, but the other gods variously help and hinder their efforts to be together.

(Though reviews are inherently subjective, I prefer to provide some organization to my opinions through the use of a personal rubric. The following notes may contain spoilers.)

Plot and Setting: 3.3 -- Plot is engaging. Has unique elements and no major holes, but a few shaky bits and/or a slight lack of focus. Includes a handful of scenes that pull away from the main focus. Plot points in sub-plots are dropped or not resolved. Setting (including timeline) is somewhat unclear or inconsistent. There were a lot of interesting, creative elements in this trilogy. The tasks that Therese was given (especially in book 2) and the ways she tackled them and came up with surprising results were clever and entertaining. If the trilogy was more solidly focused on the supernatural realm, I would've liked it better, because I found the teenage drama aspects to be fairly irritating on the whole. Books 1 and 2 have cliffhanger endings (especially 2), so I was glad I had the whole trilogy. Book 3 does come to a decent conclusion, though it's open enough that more stories can certainly follow. Setting was fairly clear, even when god-traveling around the world, but the timeline had some vague or contradictory moments.

Characters: 4 -- Main characters are relatable, realistic, interesting, and dynamic. Some minor characters have depth, while others may be slightly stereotyped or simplified. Definite strong points in the relationships between characters. I mostly enjoyed Than and Therese; their unique characteristics and passions play off each other well, and I liked how they kept finding more reasons to love each other, and more ways to express their own love. My main complaint is that Therese is so young. She acts older in some ways, but her youth shows up in many of her awkward and/or awful decisions. The complex interpersonal relationships among the immortals was nicely done. The gods are petty, selfish, and prone to fits of temper -- which is pretty consistent with the actual mythology they are drawn from. The human relationships have their strong points, but tended to feel more awkward or burdensome in general.

Mechanics and Writing: 3.5 -- Scattered typos, punctuation issues, and word errors. (<30/100 pgs) Some of the errors are mildly confusing. Good use of POV. Generally skillful writing. Errors include: compound word and/or homophone confusion, mild punctuation or formatting issues, mild typos, redundant, awkward, or confusing wording. Also, consistent formatting for thoughts is greatly needed. A few times the thoughts are italicized, sometimes (especially when they are 'praying' at each other) the thoughts are in quotes, and other times there's no formatting to set them apart. POV alternates between Therese and Than.

Redeeming Value: 3 -- Incidental uplifting themes or lessons. Drugs, alcohol, violence, etc, are a significant element of the story. No explicit sex scenes, but plenty of sexual attraction. Vague moral guidelines for behavior. No sex, but lots of kissing, ogling each other, making out. Basically they only avoid sex because birth control doesn't work for gods. Hints of Jen being sexually abused by her father, plus the general infidelity of most of the immortals. Drugs take a large role in book 2 as Therese and her friend Vicki take ketamine, with tragic consequences. Than's sisters, the Furies, are vicious and take gruesome pleasure in torturing people as punishment. And speaking of gruesome, the maenads tearing apart and devouring living creatures is not for the faint of heart. A good deal of violence and trickery in the different tasks, though Therese in general errs on the side of compassion whenever she can, which mitigates things a bit.

Personal Enjoyment: 3 -- I liked it. It was enjoyable and entertaining. I wouldn’t mind re-reading it someday, but it’s not a priority.
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Lisa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Action and adventure
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021
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I didn’t know much about Greek mythology before reading this so it all seems so real to me. The different gods and goddesses are very interesting. I love Poseidon and Hades. Ares is a pain in the ass for no good reason. Theres is in love with Death, Thanatos. She can’t be in his presence without dying. But in her dreams, she can. If she completes a set of challenges, she will become a goddess. After that, she must find her purpose of she will return to being mortal. But what purpose will she choose? All the good ones are taken.

Thanatos is sexy and has a good personality. I really like his character. Now that the author has went back and made Therese older, it has made a huge difference. I never felt she was as young as the original text. There was just too much responsibility and decisions to make at the younger age. Not that it wouldn’t be possible. I listened to the audiobooks to these plus read some. The narrator is excellent.
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iremic
5.0 out of 5 stars Gods and their petty quarrels
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2020
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Therese can't understand why her parents were killed. Then she meets Hypnos, the God is Dreams and flies through her dreams towards their souls. Meeting Thanatos, the God of Death,she begins the transition from mortal to immortal.
Angering some of the Gods on the way. Can she overcome everything to win her p!ace among them?
A must read for all lovers of the Greeks Gods and how they !I've the play with the mortal world.
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Gayathri Suresh
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing trilogy..
Reviewed in India on October 31, 2018
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Great trilogy.. This series have not failed my expectation. The Love between the god of death and a normal girl was great.. i hope that happens to me too. First two books were amazing but third book seems a little rushy like the conversation by two leads alternatively is quite confusing in certain places. Moreover the entire series is amazing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Australia on June 23, 2019
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I've already bought The Gatekeepers Saga: Books 1-6 box set and downloaded samples of the prequel "The Gatekeepers Bride" as well as the three spin-off books. Can't wait to read them all.
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RIck Turriff
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2016
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loved the series
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merire
4.0 out of 5 stars gut gelungen
Reviewed in Germany on June 3, 2015
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Eine wirklich spannende Geschichte, die Autorin schafft es, den Leser in eine spannende Fantasiewelt zu ziehen. Den fünften Punkt gibt es nur deshalb nicht, weil das Ende für meinen Geschmack zu offen ist - eine Fortsetzung fehlt bisher noch.
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