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And Ye Shall Be As Gods

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In his quest to find the author of his beloved little-sister's retreat from the world into darkness and despair, Jacob Kazmareck must confront evils past and present.
From his abandoned career as a public defender, to teaching high school in the wilds of the South Bronx, he finally finds his way home to the border city of his youth. There, he discovers a curious connection between the devils that hound his dear sister and his lost love.
In one final gut-wrenching episode of self-discovery, he finds the evil he seeks in a most unexpected and astonishing place.
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REVIEWS
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"A haunting book with a story that makes the reader examine his or her own life as well as the life of the protagonist. The book is about a man, the trauma his sister is going through and his way of helping her. It is also about the man's love interest and her secret. All things are woven together in a delicious story."
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Book Life / Publishers' Weekly Review
Notzon captures the main character's searching despair in pained, charged language touched with the philosophical and the poetic, balancing the dark and the sumptuous.
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Literary Titan's Review
4 Stars - And Ye Shall Be as Gods by Jan Notzon presents a compelling blend of narrative, philosophical exploration, and elements of mystery. The story centers around Jacob Kazmareck, who embarks on a multifaceted journey of self-discovery, healing his adoptive sister, and grappling with his relationship with God. Throughout the novel, readers are introduced to significant philosophical questions. Notzon addresses these questions in a personal and comprehensible manner, offering their own interpretations while leaving room for reader engagement.

