Osteria Chronicles

In a world where mortals contend with the gods' vengeful jealousy, one man must ask himself if he will risk his life to defend the goddess who has done everything to destroy him.Convicted of three heinous murders, Herc Dion is sentenced to a series of trials that will pit him against formidable monsters, push his physical and mental endurance to the limit, and deliver him to the edge of Hades.Throughout these ordeals, Herc endures the brutal cruelty of Hera, the goddess whose hatred of Herc has blinded her to the near ruin of her realm and to plans that will spell the end of her existence. Realizing Hera has done everything to destroy him, will Herc risk his own life to protect hers?Vividly set in a future Pacific Northwest, this imaginative and absorbing retelling of the legend of Hercules teams with gods and heroes torn between love and jealousy, loyalty and revenge, and rivalry and honor.If you like mythological fantasy fiction full of adventure, romance, heroism, and characters that come to life, you'll love The Trials of Hercules.This first installment of a page-turning series is a must-read for any fan of Clash of the Titans or historical fantasy fiction by Madeline Miller, Mary Renault, Bernard Cornwell, or S.J.A. Turney.Grab your copy of The Trials of Hercules today to step into a captivating new world.

In a fierce clash for power, titans rise, heroes fall, and the gods find themselves on the brink of destruction.The titans gather. The gods plot against one another. And the mortals of Osteria become locked in a battle against nature, monsters, and one other.When internal and external struggles push them too far, former heroes prove themselves unable to protect Osteria, and new heroes are forged as the bonds of family, friendship, and marriage are challenged at every turn.But will their valor be enough in a world where even love can lead to war amidst the gods' battle for supremacy? If you like the mythological adventure of Clash of the Titans or the blend of history and fantasy in books by S.J.A Turney, Bernard Cornwell, and Madeline Miller, you'll love this captivating tale where love battles cruel deception, and honor struggles against blind ambition.Get captured in The Bonds of Osteria by grabbing your copy today!

The war that could destroy Osteria has begun. And it's not just the mortals whose lives are at stake.Tricked into starting a war by his power-hungry brother, one man leads the Osterian forces to fight for his honor and exact vengeance on the prince he believes has wronged him. With its capital in the hands of invaders, the polis of Demos now faces enemies on two fronts: the vicious warriors of Aryana and the Osterians who should be Demos's allies.Although the Osterians start off strong, clashing personalities within the Osterian camp soon crush any hope for a short battle. Battered by Aryana's unwavering strength and forces, Osterian heroes fall and trust in their leaders erodes to nothing.Meanwhile, the gods on Olympus refuse to heed dire warnings that the titans are inching ever closer to obliterating them. And the moment the gods cease to exist, the mortals of Osteria will soon follow. For mortal and immortal lives to survive this threat, the gods must set aside their arrogance, their stubbornness, and their differences. A challenge they have never successfully met before.The Battle of Ares sees Osteria at its most vulnerable. It's a time of life-shattering power struggles, shifting alliances, and characters going against their nature to protect their realm and those they love.If you crave the mythological adventure of Clash of the Titans and enjoy the blend of history and fantasy in books by S.J.A Turney, Bernard Cornwell, and Madeline Miller, you'll love this powerful tale of vengeance, honor, and loyalty. The Battle of Ares is the fifth installment of the Osteria Chronicles, the series that brings myths to life as you've never seen them before.

The war may be over, but the fight for Osteria's future has just begun.The immortality of the gods rests in the hands of the titans, leaving all of Osteria is at risk of annihilation. With their powers failing and their allies falling, the gods must put their trust in the unlikeliest of heroes in the unlikeliest of places.As the weakened gods limp their way toward a final battle against the titans, one man simply wants to return home from the war in Demos. But getting home may just be the toughest challenge Odysseus has ever endured.Captured by a vengeful foe who makes the brutality of war seem like child's play, Odysseus faces torture, indignity, and despair. His only hope proves to be a cunning sorceress, but even she has tricks that keep Odysseus's goals impossibly out of reach.With Odysseus's world about to fall apart, with Osteria teetering on the edge of ruin, and with titans on the verge of supremacy, can the gods band together and intervene before it's too late? For both mortals and immortals, it's a race against time for survival, for love, and for Osteria.In this emotionally-charged final installment of the Osteria Chronicles, The Return of Odysseus takes you on a journey of mythic proportions in which allegiances are tested, relationships are challenged, and the true meaning of leadership is called into question. If you crave the mythological adventure of Clash of the Titans and enjoy the blend of history and fantasy in books by S.J.A Turney, Bernard Cornwell, and Madeline Miller, you'll love the Osteria Chronicles, the series that brings myths to life as you've never seen them before.

Myths and heroes may be reborn, but the whims of the gods never change. Enter a world where Game of Thrones meets Clash of the Titans with this collection of the first three books from the "highly recommended" Osteria Chronicles series. Perfect for fans of mythology and historical fantasy fiction by Madeline Miller, Simon Scarrow, S.J.A. Turney, Mary Renault, and Glyn Iliffe, The Osteria Chronicles are a captivating series in which the myths, gods, and heroes of Ancient Greece come to life as you've never seen them before. In anticipation of the conclusion of the series in 2020, this set includes...The Trials of Hercules: In a world where mortals contend with the gods' vengeful whims, one man must ask himself if he will risk his life to defend the goddess who has done everything to destroy him. The Voyage of Heroes: In a dangerous game that pits god against god, and family against one another, trust proves to be the deadliest weapon. The Maze of Minos: With the gods as your allies, your life, your world, and your sanity have never been in more danger. Adventure, betrayal, and passion are waiting. Lose yourself in a new world by grabbing The Osteria Chronicles Box Set today! What Readers are Saying...This book should be rated as one of the top ten books of the year. I can't emphasize enough how good this book was and how much I enjoyed reading it....kept me turning pages the whole way through like any guilty pleasure...highly recommended for fans of fantasy in general and Greek mythology in particular......satisfying, from beginning to end. The interactions of the gods and mortals was inspired. Seeing the gods behaving badly was a treat. I was immediately pulled in. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good read. I strongly recommend this series...What is Osteria? Hundreds of years ago, North America experienced The Disaster. In what was once the Pacific Northwest, the survivors built a new world, Osteria, which was then divided into twelve city-states. To this world came the gods formerly worshipped by the Ancient Greeks. The gods have not changed-they are still powerful, petty, and consumed with rivalries and jealousy. And just as before, the gods do not play fairly with those who stand in their way.

Myths and heroes may be reborn, but the whims of the gods never change. For the first time all six books of this "highly-recommended" historical fantasy series are now available in a single boxset. This complete collection includes (descriptions below)…The Trials of HerculesThe Voyage of HeroesThe Maze of MinosThe Bonds of OsteriaThe Battle of AresThe Return of OdysseusPlus an exclusive short story from Osteria (A Feast for Sight) and bonus content to take you deeper into the creation of the series.If you crave the mythological adventure of Clash of the Titans and can't get enough of the blend of history and fantasy in Games of Thrones as well as books by S.J.A Turney, Bernard Cornwell, and Madeline Miller, you'll love this six-book set of the gripping series in which the myths, gods, and heroes of Ancient Greece come to life as you've never seen them before. Heroism, vengeance, and adventure are waiting. Grab this captivating collection and escape into the richly detailed and unforgettable world of The Osteria Chronicles today! What readers are saying...If you like Greek mythology you'll love Tammie Painter's twist on the original stories!I strongly recommend this series...I can't emphasize enough how good this book was and how much I enjoyed reading it.…kept me turning pages the whole way through like any guilty pleasure…satisfying, from beginning to end.The interactions of the gods and mortals was inspired. Seeing the gods behaving badly was a treat.What's inside…The Trials of Hercules: In a world where mortals contend with the gods' vengeful whims, one man must ask himself if he will risk his life to defend the goddess who has done everything to destroy him.The Voyage of Heroes: In a dangerous game that pits god against god, and family against one another, trust proves to be the deadliest weapon.The Maze of Minos: With the gods as your allies, your life, your world, and your sanity have never been in more danger. Adventure, betrayal, and passion are waiting.The Bonds of Osteria: The titans gather. The gods plot against one another. And the mortals of Osteria become locked in a battle against nature, monsters, and one other. Old heroes prove themselves unable to protect Osteria, and new heroes are forged as the bonds of family and friends are challenged at every turn.The Battle of Ares: The war that could destroy Osteria has begun. And it's not just the mortals whose lives are at risk.This book sees Osteria at its most vulnerable. It's a time of life-shattering power struggles, shifting alliances, and characters going against their nature to protect their realm and those they love.The Return of Odysseus: The war may be over, but the fight for Osteria's future has just begun. Set off on a journey of mythic proportions where allegiances are tested, relationships are challenged, and the true meaning of leadership is called into question.Exclusive Bonus Content: Including a never-before-released story from the world of Osteria, glimpses into the myths that inspired the books, a tour of Osteria, the clumsy creation of the series, deleted scenes, and more.