Eperitus is tormented by his own oath: sworn to protect the very man who murdered his daughter.Īs the war continues, Odysseus realises that sheer numbers will never overwhelm Tory, if he is ever to return home, then he must use cunning and guile to bring about its downfall. But while Agammenon is still determined to revenge himself upon Troy for the theft of Helen by Paris, then Odysseus is held by the oath that he himself created. Tired and bitter about the war, Odysseus just wants to return home to his island Kingdom of Ithaca. Odysseus, Eperitus and their men have become hardened soldiers. But even this cannot draw the Trojans out from behind their walls. The Armour of Achilles (Adventures of Odysseus) Paperback Jby Glyn Iliffe (Author) 180 ratings 4.2 on Goodreads 560 ratings Book 3 of 6: The Adventures of Odysseus See all formats and editions Kindle 5.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 13.08 9 Used from 9.08 1 New from 91. He is due to launch The Oracles of Troy in October 2013 and is currently working on the fifth book in the series, The Voyage of Odysseus. WhenĪgamemnon is threatened with mutiny by a disillusioned army wanting to return home he changes his tactics by ordering a series of attacks on the allies of Troy, thus depriving the city of reinforcements, trade and supplies. King of Ithaca was his first novel, followed by The Gates of Troy and The Armour of Achilles. “Another gripping, thrilling tale from the new demi-god of the genre.The Greeks, with Achilles at their head, have inflicted numerous defeats on the Trojans, but Troy itself still stands. “Iliffe is more a storyteller than a classicist and his story is propelled by a very modern sensibility.” - The Daily Telegraph If he is ever to return home, then he must use cunning and guile to bring about its downfall . . . As the war continues, Odysseus realises that sheer numbers will never overwhelm Troy. 5 Books 1 King of Ithaca Glyn Iliffe From 3. See the complete Adventures of Odysseus series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. But while Agamemnon is still determined to revenge himself upon Troy for the theft of Helen by Paris, Odysseus is held by the oath that he himself created.Įperitus too is tormented: sworn to protect the very man who murdered his daughter. The Adventures of Odysseus book series by Glyn Iliffe includes books King of Ithaca, The Gates of Troy, The Armour of Achilles, and several more. Odysseus just wants to return home to his island Kingdom of Ithaca. Meanwhile Odysseus, Eperitus and their men have become hardened soldiers. Yet even this does not draw the Trojans out from behind their walls. Ordering attacks on Troy’s allies, he deprives the city of reinforcements, trade and supplies. When Agamemnon is threatened with mutiny by disillusioned troops, he changes tactics. Book three of a series set in ancient Greece is “a thrilling adventure full of bloody battles, vibrant characters and the heart-stopping romance” ( Lancashire Evening Post).

The Armour of Achilles by Glyn Iliffe