From Library Journal
Because he possesses the pearl of immortality that once belonged to the hero Gilgamesh, astronaut Edwin Barbarossa survives a space shuttle disaster. Treated as a hero until he attempts to tell the truth about his "gift," Edwin soon becomes prey to those who would steal the secret of eternal life for themselves. His only hope for survival lies with his friend Rob Lewis, who has inherited Gilgamesh's superhuman powersDand their attendant problems. Clough's sequel to How Like a God explores the ins and outs of mortals blessedDor cursedDwith godlike abilities in an action-filled modern-world fantasy suitable for large libraries.
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Review
"Clough uses the legend of Gilgamesh as a springboard for a thriller that combines science fiction, spy novels, and family drama. Rob Lewis is an ordinary carpenter with an extraordinary talent: the ability to alter the minds of anyone around him. His best friend, biologist Edwin Barbarossa, holds one of Gilgamesh's talismans of power, the Pearl of Immortality. When a megalomaniac billionaire gets wind of their combined powers, Rob and Ed must find a way of stopping him without compromising their beliefs about free will and the sanctity of human life. Clough takes a premise that might seem better suited for an 'X-Men' comic book and gives it enough emotional heft and moral complexity to make a satisfying novel for adults."--San Francisco Chronicle
