War threatens. Intrigues stir. From the heights of Olympus, the gods look down on the world of men and find things not to their liking. What is a common soldier to do? Heliodas-purported to be the son of Zeus and a madwoman-desires to be no more than a soldier, a good one; to stand between Athens and the wrath of mighty Persia. Risking death and displeasure both mortal and divine, Heliodos journeys far to defuse the threat of war or fight it. Destiny is seldom simple, and neither is this path. Battles and intrigue and the fickle interference of the gods set him on a divine quest: to retrieve the sword of Zeus and thus become the hero of Athens. Again, what is a common soldier to do? What soldiers do best...fight!

About the Author

Darrin Drader has been an avid fan of fantasy and science fiction since grade school. As a bored sixteen-year-old, while sitting in an English class one day, he decided he was going to be a writer when he grew up. Unlike other fanciful notions that had come and gone, this one stuck. He has worked on Dungeons and Dragons books for Wizards of the Coast, and currently has around fiftypublished credits that include roleplaying books, articles, short stories, and fiction. He also worked as a Narrative Designer on a AAA video game title. Currently, his day job is outside of the creative field but is part of the military-industrial complex. If you enjoyed this book, please consider supporting Darrin’s Patreon campaign at www.patreon.com/DarrinDrader

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