It is written in blood.
One of Her kind will betray Her.
In a world where mortals are at the whims of the capricious gods, a prophecy foretells treachery committed by one of their own, leading to the inevitable downfall of the once-mighty Titans. The Great Goddess Rhea, seeking retribution, dispatches Her vengeance goddess, Becuille, to the land of Hatti. She is charged with the daunting task of uncovering the origins of star metal, a substance fatal to the old gods, and finding the enigmatic Destroyer.
Disguised as a human slave in the royal palace, Becuille finds herself entwined
with her master, Prince Callileon, plunging both into a treacherous world of
power-hungry gods, formidable magic, and widespread betrayal. As tension mounts
and loyalties are tested, Becuille faces an impossible choice between duty to
her goddess and the stirrings of forbidden love for Callileon.
Warning: Of Gods and Vengeance is a Greek tragedy romantasy
featuring star-crossed lovers. It is set in a brutal Bronze Age era where
slavery, human sacrifice, and animal sacrifice were commonplace.
Of Gods and Vengeance is part of a series. Since it’s a prequel, it
could be read first or as a standalone, but I recommend reading the books in
this order:
Of Water and Dragons, Of Ravens and Wolves, Of Gods and Vengeance.
Excerpt:
“Strip her of her rags and leave
the room,” her master ordered.
The large black man ripped off her dirty
clothing, leaving her exposed to the golden-haired man’s piercing gaze.
Becuille bit her lip, fighting her anger and frustration. The slave left the room, and she was alone
with her new master.
Unblinking, he examined her naked body. She felt like a beast being inspected
for use as a brood mare again, but she refused to shrink before him.
“What have we here?”
He reached for the dagger
strapped to her thigh
in a leather sheath.
“Please, it means a lot to me.”
“Please? Do you think by begging me
I will allow you to keep it?” His icy
stare chilled her.
Ah, there was that glimpse of
brutality, and she remained quiet.
Her new master unclasped the thin
belt and yanked the sheath from her thigh. “You can earn it back from me.” He
turned to leave and paused, facing her. “I am called Callileon, but to you I am
your Lord and Master. Do not forget that, slave.”
He left the room, and Becuille’s
fierce glare penetrated his retreating back. She decided that she hated this
man and hoped he was the one she was sent to kill.
****
“Of Gods and Vengeance is a Greek
tragedy featuring star-crossed lovers set in an era where slavery and human and
animal sacrifice were commonplace.” This tragic tale takes you on a bumper ride
nevertheless thrilling journey that you don’t want to come to an end. I have
read a number of Kelly Heckart’s books and she’s an incredibly gifted author.
For lovers of this genre, her books are a rare treat.
Reviewed by Thunderbird
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1 comment:
Whoa. Of Gods and Vengeance sounds great, Kelley. :)
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