Our New Gods
Our New Gods is a literary psychological thriller by Thomas Vowles, set in Melbourne's queer scene. It follows Ash as he questions whether his new friend's boyfriend is dangerous or whether jealousy is shaping his suspicions.
At a glance
- A literary psychological thriller set in Melbourne's queer scene.
- The story centres on Ash, his new friend James, and suspicions about James's mysterious boyfriend.
- The description presents Ash's fears as potentially dangerous intuition or jealousy-fuelled paranoia, without an easy answer.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Its 272-page length offers a defined novel-length read rather than a series commitment.
- The Melbourne setting and queer-scene backdrop give the suspense a specific social context.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | University of Queensland Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 3 June 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0702268933 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0702268939 |
| Weight listed | 326 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.4 x 2 x 23 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for psychological suspense built around jealousy, suspicion and ambiguous motives.
- Readers interested in literary fiction set in Melbourne's queer scene.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
25% 25% - 4 stars
16% 16% - 3 stars
31% 31% - 2 stars
7% 7% - 1 star
21% 21%
Aggregate ratings are mixed rather than strongly one-sided, with three-star ratings the largest group and both one- and five-star responses represented. That spread suggests reception varies, but it does not reveal why readers rated the novel as they did. Consider the premise and literary psychological-thriller focus when deciding whether it suits your tastes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Our New Gods about?
Ash arrives in Melbourne and grows close to James. After seeing a disturbing altercation at a party, he questions whether James's boyfriend is dangerous or whether his own jealousy is distorting his judgement.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 272 pages.
Who published Our New Gods?
The listed publisher is University of Queensland Press.
