King of Ithaca

Name: King of Ithaca
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Glyn Iliffe
ISBN: 9798217267514

Author: Glyn Iliffe

Series: Adventures of Odysseus #1

Narrator: Steve Watts

Unabridged: 12 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 04/16/2019

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

The first book in an unmissable and ferociously exciting adventure series for readers of David Gemmell, Christian Cameron and Simon Scarrow
Greece is in turmoil, divided by feuding kingdoms desiring wealth, power and revenge. When young soldier Eperitus comes to the aid of a group of embattled warriors, little does he know he will join the charismatic Odysseus, Prince of Ithaca, on a legendary quest to save his homeland.
Odysseus travels to Sparta to join the most famous heroes in paying suit to the sensuous Helen. Armed with nothing but his wits, he enters a treacherous world of warfare and politics to compete for the greatest prize in Greece.
But few care for the problems of an impoverished soldier when war with Troy beckons

About The Author

Glyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Greg at 2 Book Lovers Reviews on May 01, 2016

Homer with a twist. Glyn Iliffe has taken Homer’s epic poems and retold them (not translated) in a modern way. The King of Ithaca begins ten years before the famous war and twenty years before the infamous Trojan Horse. He has introduced a new character to the mix, Eperitus, an honorable warrior fro......more

Goodreads review by Neeke on June 26, 2011

Definitely not what I hoped it would be. It looked promising, historical fiction, lots of action, and most important: Odysseus! It's a miracle not more fiction is written about Odysseus and his adventures, so I had my hope on this series. .. but wat was it disappointing. Also the last time I trust u......more

Goodreads review by Paul on September 30, 2013

King of Ithaca is the first book in this series about the Greek warrior and hero Odysseus. The story begins with Laertes still the King but there is a revolt brewing that threatens to remove Laertes and his line as the royal family. Odysseus is consulting the oracle on Mt. Parnassus about his future......more

Goodreads review by Adam on May 22, 2012

I really enjoyed this first novel in Glyn Iliffe's historical fantasy series about Odysseus and the Trojan War. Partly because he writes how I like to write and what I like to read but also for his great ability to recreate a sense of the ancient world. Glyn does not shy away from bringing the gods......more

Goodreads review by Nathan on May 18, 2020

I’ve had a thing for Bronze Age stories for a while now and saw this one out there and decided to read it. I’ll be honest and say this was headed to 3 stars, the story was happening but the passion wasn’t there, only way I know how to describe it. Once it hit mid story things picked up and can say 4......more