Gods of Jade and Shadow

A journey through Mexico in the 1920's in the company of an ancient Mesoamerican god of death. This is American Gods in the swinging 20s - similar vibes and as Neil Gaiman's master work. Silvia Moreno-Garcia conjures up the rapid change of the era in Mexico, and the dichotomy between the countryside and the city. She has a wonderful cast of godly and mythical entities that are met along the way, and the decidedly Mesoamerican twist to everything adds an intriguing difference from the usual gods in the real world type story.

There are some interesting theological questions asked around humanity versus gods and their relationships. Can gods become human, and what is the power of belief. How do gods die? Moreno-Garcia provides compelling characters and their relationships are intriguing.