"Odysseus’s thrilling adventures continue in the gripping third instalment of the historical Greek fantasy, the Olympus Series.
Prince Odysseus and the daemon Bria must penetrate the haunted caverns beneath Dodona, seeking a way to save their doomed nation, Achaea, from the might of Troy.
The startling revelation that follows will set Odysseus on his most daunting mission yet, as he seeks to reunite the divided Achaean kingdoms before the rapacious Trojans strike. His journey will pit him against wrathful gods and legendary heroes, in a deadly contest for the hand of Helen of Sparta, the daughter of Zeus, upon whose choice the fate of Achaea rests…
Sacred Bride, the third stunning novel in the Olympus Series, is a perfect read for those who want to know the story behind Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'.
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."
"Gods and mortals clash in the second gripping book in the Olympus Series—a sweeping retelling of Greek myth for fans of epic historical fantasy.
When Prince Odysseus is sent to restore his family’s honour, he’s drawn to Delos, where a new and mysterious prophecy commands the attention of the gods. Caught in a deadly game of prophecy and power, Odysseus and his companions—daemon Bria, the hero Diomedes, and a loyal Ithacan band—must unravel secrets that tie his fate to Athena herself.
But the true enemy may be Tiresias, the greatest seer of the age, who will stop at nothing to twist destiny to his will. With the future of Ithaca hanging in the balance, Odysseus faces impossible odds and a war that could reshape the ancient world forever.
Packed with legendary heroes, deadly intrigues, and the clash of gods and men, Oracle’s War is perfect for fans of Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster, “The Odyssey”.
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."
"A prophecy condemns him, a goddess binds him, but what will set Odysseus free?
A thrilling tale of mythical Greek adventure, perfect for fans of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” who want to know what came before the hero became a legend.
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?
Gods and mortals collide in this spellbinding retelling of a legend from classic Greek mythology, the first in the epic Olympus Trilogy.
Olympus Series
'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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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's and Adult fiction author. Her two published YA historical novels are both set in Ancient Greece."
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