by Jim Butcher
First published 2023
Famed gladiator Cassius is disgraced and exiled after a scandal. But the gods have other plans. When a dark force threatens Olympus, the gods summon Cassius to battle ancient monsters and save the pantheon. Torn between his thirst for redemption and the gods' cruel whims, Cassius must overcome his own flaws to become the hero the gods demand - or watch the world he knows crumble.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, redemption-arc
624 pages · Paperback · Ace