The Trials of Hercules: Book One of the Osteria Chronicles / The Osteria Chronicles (ePub)

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.

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.

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.

Grab your copy of The Trials of Hercules today to step into a captivating new world.

Trigger warning: This book contains violence and fictional situations that may be disturbing to sensitive readers.