When a madman seizes the throne, the gods on Olympus fall silent, and the island of Helinthia descends into decay.
Dargos believes these events are intertwined and persuades Kelric and Gadnor to join him in a rebellion against the tyrant king. They aim to win the gods' favor and restore prosperity to their blighted land.
With unwavering determination, they embark on a quest to rally support for the war, leaving Dargos' sister, Gonivein, safe within Shallinath. But the king's spies, ever vigilant, lurk in the shadows, ready to strike and punish the rebels for their treasonous ideas.
As they journey, turmoil meets them at every turn, and a chilling truth dawns: not all the gods desire Helinthia's recovery. Some are determined to plunge the island further into chaos.
When hope seems lost, a mysterious figure emerges, harboring a dark secret that could bring peace to Helinthia—but at what cost?
Fans of Madeline Miller's Circe and Jennifer Saint's Ariadne will delight in this epic fantasy, transported to a vivid world of myth and majesty, danger and deception. Experience the wrath of both gods and men in a narrative imbued with the essence of Homer's Iliad. MJ Pankey's gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines come alive in their flawed complexities, delivering a riveting, page-turning tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Readers are raving about this epic tale of Gods and Mortals:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “..this was one of the best books I’ve read in a long time and kept me engaged from start to finish. I can’t wait to see what comes next from author MJ Pankey!” – Goodreads Reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I was so impressed by this book! I was expecting it to be another mythological retelling but it definitely stood it's own ground.” – Netgalley Reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions, and despite my intention of reading this for 2-3 days, I finished it in one sitting as I could not put it down.” – Goodreads Reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love the way she wrote her characters with their flaws and how beautifully she is able to portray their emotions and changes that they experience throughout the journey.” – Goodreads Reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I haven’t been this excited about a completed read in a long, LONG time. This novel is excellent, simply amazing!” – Goodreads Reviewer
