King of Ithaca (The Adventures of Odysseus Book 1)

King of Ithaca (The Adventures of Odysseus Book 1)

by Glyn Iliffe

4.2 (1,595)

4.2 stars from 1,595 reviews. Top 84% of Historical Fiction books we track.

382 pages~6.4 hr readPublished by CaneloPublished 2008-01-01

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  • David Gemmell
  • Bernard Cornwell
  • Madeline Miller

Fans of these books will like this...

  • The Song of Achilles
  • Spartacus: The Gladiator
  • The Odyssey (Robert Fagles translation)

Perfect for you if...

  • You love historical epics grounded in real mythology, where gods loom in the background but human ambition drives the plot.
  • You want battle scenes and political intrigue that feel earned rather than rushed, with characters who actually think their way through problems.
  • You're drawn to origin stories that reframe familiar legends, showing how ordinary soldiers become the heroes of legend.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer your Greek mythology played straight from the classics, without reimagining or adding new perspectives to the Odyssey.
  • You need fast pacing and minimal description. This is a sprawling saga that takes time to build its world and characters.
  • You're looking for dark grimdark fantasy. This leans into the heroic adventure side of the spectrum, not moral ambiguity.

About this book

King of Ithaca is a historical fantasy set in ancient Greece during a time of myth and divine presence. The story follows Eperitus, a young exiled soldier who encounters a group of warriors in battle. This chance meeting leads him to join Odysseus, Prince of Ithaca, on a quest to save Ithaca from danger. Odysseus travels to Sparta to compete alongside the era's most renowned heroes for the hand of Helen. Armed primarily with his intelligence and wit, he must navigate a complex landscape of warfare and political intrigue. However, his efforts are overshadowed by the looming threat of war with Troy. The novel traces one man's journey toward kingship and legendary status, set against one of history's most dramatic periods. It combines elements of ancient Greek history with adventure, featuring battles, conflict, and the grandeur of the ancient world.

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