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Theos #2
The Games of Olympus
In a mythical world full of deities and monsters, a young warrior proves his mettle in battle, forging his legend on a quest for godhood.
During his brief time in the realm of Theos, Luke has faced supernatural dangers and acquired magical abilities beyond imagination. Guided by the God Seed—an ancient artifact bonded to his soul—he walks among champions and the divine. But despite his extraordinary talents and loyal allies, he wears a mask that alters his appearance so those who seek the God Seed cannot find him and extract it.
Meanwhile, war rages on the island that is Luke’s new home. The Rebel, Tyrisa of Peles, has ruthlessly slaughtered Emperor Cyzicus’s loved ones. Joining Heracles in battle, Luke conjures all the magic at his command to protect and defend Cyzicus’s people. Within him, the God Seed insists he deliver the killing blow in order to absorb Tyrisa’s incredible power. And he will need all the power he can wield for the contest that awaits him . . .
The god Hephaestus is hosting the tournament of Olympus, an opportunity for the brave and the bold to claim glory and get a step closer to divinity. The competition will be fierce, the prizes otherworldly. Cyzicus wants Luke to participate in the games, as does the God Seed. But amongst the competitors are those who believe his disguised face marks him as a child of Poseidon, as well as his own friends, who find his personality and actions familiar. Should his identity be revealed, Luke will be at the mercy—and the wrath—of the gods.
The second volume of the hit progression-fantasy series—with more than 850,000 views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!
During his brief time in the realm of Theos, Luke has faced supernatural dangers and acquired magical abilities beyond imagination. Guided by the God Seed—an ancient artifact bonded to his soul—he walks among champions and the divine. But despite his extraordinary talents and loyal allies, he wears a mask that alters his appearance so those who seek the God Seed cannot find him and extract it.
Meanwhile, war rages on the island that is Luke’s new home. The Rebel, Tyrisa of Peles, has ruthlessly slaughtered Emperor Cyzicus’s loved ones. Joining Heracles in battle, Luke conjures all the magic at his command to protect and defend Cyzicus’s people. Within him, the God Seed insists he deliver the killing blow in order to absorb Tyrisa’s incredible power. And he will need all the power he can wield for the contest that awaits him . . .
The god Hephaestus is hosting the tournament of Olympus, an opportunity for the brave and the bold to claim glory and get a step closer to divinity. The competition will be fierce, the prizes otherworldly. Cyzicus wants Luke to participate in the games, as does the God Seed. But amongst the competitors are those who believe his disguised face marks him as a child of Poseidon, as well as his own friends, who find his personality and actions familiar. Should his identity be revealed, Luke will be at the mercy—and the wrath—of the gods.
The second volume of the hit progression-fantasy series—with more than 850,000 views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!
323 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 7, 2024
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September 13, 2025
Cliffhanger!
I’ll forgive the cliff if you write fast! So glad I found this series and can’t wait for more. Thanks!
I’ll forgive the cliff if you write fast! So glad I found this series and can’t wait for more. Thanks!
February 19, 2025
Greek mythos with some cultivation
Hmm. I'm not that sure about this one. It's not an improvement over the last, and suffers from long introspective rants and asides that makes reading tedious. The MC is extremely paranoid due to his having the most sought after treasure in their reality the God seed. He constantly weighs suspicion in every action and person he encounters which means he can never really be intimate (friendly) with anyone. Can't be a friend when your guard is always up. As a result he is a liar, a jerk, and all his actions are selfish, self serving, and greedy. I know this is a cultivation novel where evil actions like killing is a viable strategy for power, but no one really likes being in the head of a calculating paranoid demigod who cannnot relate and be himself with anyone. It's not a good story, but it is extremely interesting due to its setting. My only gripe with that is the author needs to do more research on his subject matter. I can tell from his work that he did not do a lot of research on Greek mythology before pursuing the topic, but the topic is so interesting that people will nonetheless read his work. Do like Riordin did for his Percy Jackson series and spice up your story with the mythos rather than just the pop culture stuff. I'll probably read the sequel but it's getting hard to really get into it when the story remains so self serving. Hopefully the Mc will learn to make friends and get out of his annoyingly paranoid mindset
Hmm. I'm not that sure about this one. It's not an improvement over the last, and suffers from long introspective rants and asides that makes reading tedious. The MC is extremely paranoid due to his having the most sought after treasure in their reality the God seed. He constantly weighs suspicion in every action and person he encounters which means he can never really be intimate (friendly) with anyone. Can't be a friend when your guard is always up. As a result he is a liar, a jerk, and all his actions are selfish, self serving, and greedy. I know this is a cultivation novel where evil actions like killing is a viable strategy for power, but no one really likes being in the head of a calculating paranoid demigod who cannnot relate and be himself with anyone. It's not a good story, but it is extremely interesting due to its setting. My only gripe with that is the author needs to do more research on his subject matter. I can tell from his work that he did not do a lot of research on Greek mythology before pursuing the topic, but the topic is so interesting that people will nonetheless read his work. Do like Riordin did for his Percy Jackson series and spice up your story with the mythos rather than just the pop culture stuff. I'll probably read the sequel but it's getting hard to really get into it when the story remains so self serving. Hopefully the Mc will learn to make friends and get out of his annoyingly paranoid mindset
July 23, 2024
I don't know if this is the Author's real name, or a pseudonym, but I found it funny while reading book one that the author's name was "Word Smith". Someone who Smiths Words and stories.
I really hate books that end on a cliffhanger, but a book whose title made it seem like that is what the book will be about, then ending the book before the title could be completed should be criminal.
I did enjoy the story, so I will read the sequel.
3/5 Stars
I really hate books that end on a cliffhanger, but a book whose title made it seem like that is what the book will be about, then ending the book before the title could be completed should be criminal.
I did enjoy the story, so I will read the sequel.
3/5 Stars
July 2, 2024
The mature Percy Jackson...
Cultivation meets Greek mythology and is so much better than expected! I look forward to reading this series again and again.
Cultivation meets Greek mythology and is so much better than expected! I look forward to reading this series again and again.
January 7, 2025
Eagerly Awaiting the Next One
This is one of my favorite new series. I’ve just finished book two and I am very much ready for the next one.
This is one of my favorite new series. I’ve just finished book two and I am very much ready for the next one.
February 24, 2026
Athens was a city while Saladin conquered Jerusalem. Peace be upon him. Guide Us to straight path. There is no God, but Allah SWT. Peace be upon him
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