Athena's Champion
Nov 2018 · Olympus Trilogy Book 1 · Canelo
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Gods and mortals collide in this spellbinding retelling of a legend from classic Greek mythology, the first in the epic Olympus Trilogy.
A prophecy condemns him, a goddess binds him, but wisdom can set Odysseus free . . .
Young Prince Odysseus is about to have his world torn apart. He has travelled to the oracle at Pytho to be anointed as heir to his island kingdom, but instead a terrible secret is revealed, one that tears down every pillar of his life and marks him out for death.
Outcast by his family and on the run, Odysseus is offered sanctuary by Athena, goddess of wisdom, and thrust headfirst into the secret war between the gods. But can his wits, and his skill as a warrior, keep him ahead of their power games—and alive?
“If you like magic and mayhem wrapped around ancient historical legends, this cup of nectar has your name on it. Recommended.” —Historical Novel Society
“A refreshing, modern take of Odysseus’ story. It has humor and exciting action.” —Book Rambler
A prophecy condemns him, a goddess binds him, but wisdom can set Odysseus free . . .
Young Prince Odysseus is about to have his world torn apart. He has travelled to the oracle at Pytho to be anointed as heir to his island kingdom, but instead a terrible secret is revealed, one that tears down every pillar of his life and marks him out for death.
Outcast by his family and on the run, Odysseus is offered sanctuary by Athena, goddess of wisdom, and thrust headfirst into the secret war between the gods. But can his wits, and his skill as a warrior, keep him ahead of their power games—and alive?
“If you like magic and mayhem wrapped around ancient historical legends, this cup of nectar has your name on it. Recommended.” —Historical Novel Society
“A refreshing, modern take of Odysseus’ story. It has humor and exciting action.” —Book Rambler
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Beatrice Fournier
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April 29, 2024
this book was an absolute surprise. although it is part of an existing genre of reimagining in the first person Greek legends and mythology, and my own familiarity with the latter and Homer, I quickly became engrossed in this story. until the very last word, Odysseus' reason and logic makes this book a delightful and engrossing tale.
About the author
David Hair is an award-winning New Zealand YA and Adult fantasy writer, and the author of sixteen novels. Cath Mayo is a New Zealand YA, Children and Adult fiction author. Her two published YA historical novels are both set in Ancient Greece, and her first novel received a Storylines Notable Book Award for Young Adult Fiction in 2014. They’ve joined their considerable skill and expertise to create the Olympus Series, an adult historical fantasy drawing on ancient Greek Mythology, following the adventures of Odysseus as he navigates the dangerous world of the Greek Gods.
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