About Alex's Upcoming Novel: Lesser Gods

Ash, a Lesser God of Necromancy, has always struggled to carve out his own identity while living under the shadow of his domineering parents—Greater Gods of Death who yearn for influence they’ve never truly earned. Sent to Earth with a grim mandate, Ash is tasked with unleashing a zombie apocalypse and capturing the mysterious Child of the Creators—a being with powers capable of reshaping the cosmos. Success would secure his parents’ dominion over mortals and release the fabled Corrupted One. Failure is not an option.

But Ash’s already fragile resolve begins to crack when haunting visions invade his mind. A powerful, ancient force calls to him, promising chaos and corruption beyond imagination. Torn between his parents’ expectations and his own moral hesitation, Ash embarks on a reluctant quest to uncover the truth behind this apocalyptic power—and whether he has the strength to defy it.

Complicating matters is Lunette, a whimsical and enigmatic faun who seems to have an uncanny knack for appearing in Ash’s life at the worst possible times. With their boundless optimism and mysterious origins, Lunette challenges Ash’s carefully guarded walls and forces him to question whether he truly wants the destiny he’s been forced into. With Leroy, Ash’s sarcastic and often unhelpful failed-reaper roommate, in tow- this unlikely trio navigates a world teetering on the edge of collapse, where the lines between loyalty, choice, and fate blur.

As ancient forces stir and the bonds of the universe begin to fray, Ash must decide who he really is and where he truly stands. Will he succumb to the weight of his parents’ ambitions, or will he forge his own path and face the darkness on his terms?

 Lesser Gods is a darkly humorous, slow burn, emotionally charged fantasy novel that weaves themes of identity, redemption, and love into a richly imagined world inspired by 15 years of collaborative world building with their spouse.