Epic of Helinthia
An Original Greek Myth
The goddess Helinthia is at war with the gods of Olympus. When her island is plunged into famine and chaos, five mortal heroes find themselves at the center of the divine conflict. They must find a way to restore peace, or everything they love will be destroyed.
*Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Jennifer Saint. Epic of Helinthia is an original adult epic full of meddlesome gods, flawed heroes, epic battles, and forbidden romance in the world of Homer's Odyssey.*
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“A FANTASTICAL ADVENTURE of mortal rebellion and divine games. Recommended!”
“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.”
“An AMAZING DEBUT filled with gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, love and loss, blood and tears: everything a fantasy novel needs to keep readers turning the page late into the night!”
“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.”
“An eminently readable and ENTHRALLING EPIC!”
- 389 pages
- Paperback
- 6in × 9in
- Black & White
- 979-898725211-6
Oracle of Helinthia
The Epic Continues!
The gods make their will known, and the mortals have no choice but to obey. Or do they?
Oracle of Helinthia is book 2 of the Epic of Helinthia series, where mortal heroes must navigate the deadly battle between gods and save their island from annihilation.
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“Oracle of Helinthia, the brilliant second installment in MJ Pankey's Epic of Helinthia series, is AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ FOR LOVERS OF MYTHOLOGICALLY INSPIRED FANTASY. Not only does it deliver on the promise of the first book, but it somehow manages to raise the stakes and the action to new heights. With its rich setting, utterly relentless plot, and wide cast of complex characters guaranteed to steal your heart, this book and this series represent everything we love about epic fantasy. Do not sleep on it. ”
“A fast-paced page-turner, the Oracle of Helinthia merges the human and the divine, mixing myth and history to deliver AN IMMERSIVE STORY BURSTING WITH COMPLEX HEROES, political intrigue, unexpected twists, and extraordinary world-building. Readers will delight in this fresh peek into ancient Greece.”
“What a ride! Another GRIPPING STORY OF LOVE, BETRAYAL, AND POLITICAL INTRIGUE from the author of the Epic of Helinthia. Divine motives are unclear, loyalty is in question, and danger lurks in the shadows. Pankey's storytelling will keep you turning pages! ”
- 438 pages
- Paperback
- 6in × 9in
- Black & White
- 979-898725217-8
Messenger of Olympus: The River of Truth
A Goddess Iris Origin Story for Early Readers
MEET IRIS!
Iris lives with her parents beside the ocean. Every day, she waters the clouds to make it rain so the plants will grow.
WHEN A BOY ARRIVES FROM OLYMPUS...
Iris is tasked with helping to solve a mystery: Zeus’s daughters have accused each other of lying, but each argues they are telling the truth. Their friendship is in peril and the tension is causing mayhem on Olympus!
Iris must find a magical river, whose water will make anyone who drinks it tell the truth, and bring it back to Olympus.
THERE’S JUST ONE PROBLEM...
She must go to the Underworld—a dark, terrifying place filled with dangerous monsters—to get it.
IRIS SOON LEARNS OF ANOTHER MYSTERY...
Hades, the god of the Underworld, is angry with Zeus, and no one knows why.
CAN IRIS FACE HER FEARS AND UNCOVER THE TRUTH?
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“Iris is an engaging and warm heroine who draws readers in. This series is a fun, colorful adventure PERFECT FOR THE MYTHOLOGY OBSESSED ELEMENTARY KID.”
“PERFECT FOR READING DEVELOPMENT. And who can go wrong with Greek mythology?”
- 114 pages
- Paperback
- 6in × 9in
- Colour
- 979-890093396-2