The Curse of the King

by Peter Lerangis

First published 2015

Jack McKinley stands before the ruins where the Statue of Zeus once towered, knowing this fourth Wonder holds secrets that could save or damn everything he cares about. The long-lost monument represents his greatest challenge yet in a quest that has already taken him through babylon's mysteries and shadowed tombs. Jack and his companions must unlock the statue's ancient powers while battling divine forces that have slumbered for millennia. Old conflicts resurface as the heroes relive battles from ages past. The weight of destiny presses down on Jack as he realizes that confronting this Wonder means facing truths about himself and his friends that could shatter their bond forever. With the world hanging in the balance, Jack must choose between undoing the damage they've caused and accepting a fate that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those he loves most.

Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, fantasy

Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful

Tropes: chosen-one, found-family

Setting: Babylon, Statue of Zeus

Period: ancient

325 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperCollins

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