Description:
Five heroes embark on a quest to appease the gods of Olympus and save their lands from famine and turmoil.
Review Quotes:
"The deft composition of intricate plot, engaging characters, and brisk pace lures readers in like the strings of Apollo's lyre and refuses to let them go." - The Bookish Historian
"Pankey delivers a fantastical adventure of mortal rebellion and divine games. Recommended!" - Historical Novels Review
"In Epic of Helinthia, MJ Pankey flawlessly combines the magic and mythology of ancient Greece with the richness and scope of the epic fantasy genre. With a fabulous cast of characters, breathless action and a driving plot, this adventure is not to be missed." - A.D. Rhine, author of Horses of Fire
"Epic of Helinthia is a page-turner of an epic-fantasy debut! Inspired by ancient Greek culture and mythology (and well-researched, too), this story is rich with political intrigue, plot twists, and betrayal, oh my! Can't wait to see what happens next!" - Sharon Lynn Fisher, author of Salt & Broom
"MJ Pankey's Epic of Helinthia is the work of an author whose adroitness with prose, dialog, and characterization makes this an irresistible addition to the genre of the pseudo-historical novel." - IndieReader (starred review)
"From its harrowing first chapter to the firm, inspiring final lines, Epic of Helinthia is a memorable, high-stakes adventure-the first in a trilogy of fantasy novels in which mortals and immortals clash over the future of the island they all hold dear." - Foreword Clarion Reviews
"Epic of Helinthia by MJ Pankey will leave you aching for more from the world of Ancient Greece..." - Anne Sengstock from Immersed in Books