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""Pankey delivers a fantastical adventure of mortal rebellion and divine games. Recommended!"" -Historical Novels Review ""In Epic of Helinthia, M.J. Pankey flawlessly combines the magic and mythology of ancient Greece with the richness and scope of the epic fantasy genre. With a fabulous cast of characters, breathless action and a driving plot, this adventure is not to be missed."" -A.D. Rhine, author of Horses of Fire The goddess Helinthia is at war with the gods of Olympus, who have seized control of her island and plunged it into famine and chaos. Now, five mortal heroes must find a way to end this divine conflict before it escalates further and destroys their world. Fans of Madeline Miller's Circe and Jennifer Saint's Ariadne will delight in this original epic fantasy as they are transported to a vivid world of myth and majesty, danger and deception, to experience the wrath of both gods and men. Imbued with the essence of Homer's epic, the Iliad, MJ Pankey's gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines come alive in all of their flawed complexities to deliver a riveting page-turning narrative that will keep readers on the edge of their seat 'til the very end. ""An amazing debut filled with gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, love and loss, blood and tears: everything a fantasy novel needs to keep readers turning the page late into the night!"" -Maria V. Snyder, New York Times Bestselling author of The Chronicles of Ixia Series ""The deft composition of intricate plot, engaging characters, and brisk pace lures readers in like the strings of Apollo's lyre and refuses to let them go."" -The Bookish Historian

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"""An amazing debut filled with gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, love and loss, blood and tears: everything a fantasy novel needs to keep readers turning the page late into the night!"" -Maria V. Snyder, New York Times Bestselling author of The Chronicles of Ixia Series ""In Epic of Helinthia, M.J. Pankey flawlessly combines the magic and mythology of ancient Greece with the richness and scope of the epic fantasy genre. With a fabulous cast of characters, breathless action and a driving plot, this adventure is not to be missed."" -A.D. Rhine, author of Horses of Fire ""Epic of Helinthia is a page-turner of an epic-fantasy debut! Inspired by ancient Greek culture and mythology (and well-researched, too), this story is rich with political intrigue, plot twists, and betrayal, oh my! Can't wait to see what happens next!"" -Sharon Lynn Fisher, author of Salt & Broom ""An eminently readable and enthralling epic!"" -L.E. Harper, author of Kill Your Darlings ""An exquisitely written novel that transports the reader back to ancient times, featuring battle, escape, sensuality, all entangled in a brilliantly paced narrative."" -Nick Davies, author of El Flamingo ""Epic of Helinthia is a beautifully written historical novel with a perfect touch of Greek mythology-it has the magic and mystery without repeating the already familiar stories."" -Silja Evelyn, author of Pretty Boy ""Epic of Helinthia by MJ Pankey will leave you aching for more from the world of Ancient Greece."" -Anne Sengstock, Immersed in Books ""Pankey delivers a fantastical adventure of mortal rebellion and divine games. Recommended!"" -Historical Novels Review ""An exciting novel, filled with drama, mystery, fantasy, and hints of romance"" -Foreword Clarion Review ""MJ Pankey's EPIC OF HELINTHIA is the work of an author whose adroitness with prose, dialog, and characterization makes this an irresistible addition to the genre of the pseudo-historical novel. -IndieReader (starred review) ""Pankey delivers a fantastical adventure of mortal rebellion and divine games. Recommended!"" -Historical Novels Review"

"""An amazing debut filled with gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, love and loss, blood and tears: everything a fantasy novel needs to keep readers turning the page late into the night!"" -Maria V. Snyder, New York Times Bestselling author of The Study of Poisons ""In Epic of Helinthia, M.J. Pankey flawlessly combines the magic and mythology of ancient Greece with the richness and scope of the epic fantasy genre. With a fabulous cast of characters, breathless action and a driving plot, this adventure is not to be missed."" -A.D. Rhine, author of Horses of Fire ""Epic of Helinthia is a page-turner of an epic-fantasy debut! Inspired by ancient Greek culture and mythology (and well-researched, too), this story is rich with political intrigue, plot twists, and betrayal, oh my! Can't wait to see what happens next!"" -Sharon Lynn Fisher, author of The Faery Rehistory series ""An eminently readable and enthralling epic!"" -L.E. Harper, author of Kill Your Darlings ""An exquisitely written novel that transports the reader back to ancient times, featuring battle, escape, sensuality, all entangled in a brilliantly paced narrative."" -Nick Davies, author of El Flamingo ""Epic of Helinthia is a beautifully written historical novel with a perfect touch of Greek mythology-it has the magic and mystery without repeating the already familiar stories."" -Silja Evelyn, author of Pretty Boy ""Epic of Helinthia by MJ Pankey will leave you aching for more from the world of Ancient Greece."" -Anne Sengstock, Immersed in Books ""An exciting novel, filled with drama, mystery, fantasy, and hints of romance"" -Foreword Clarion Review ""MJ Pankey's EPIC OF HELINTHIA is the work of an author whose adroitness with prose, dialog, and characterization makes this an irresistible addition to the genre of the pseudo-historical novel. -Craig Jones for Indiereader"

"""An exciting novel, filled with drama, mystery, fantasy, and hints of romance"" - Foreword Clarion Review (Read full review: https: //www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/epic-of-helinthia-9798987252123/) ""If you like Greek mythology, well-developed characters, and/or an intricate (but very followable) plot, then go out and grab this book as soon as you can."" - Goodreads Review ""if you're looking for adventure mixed with greek mythology and enthralling characters, I absolutely recommend this book."" - Goodreads Review ""The Epic of Helinthia is an enthralling novel that follows a group of heroes on their quest to free their island from the clutches of a ruthless tyrant. This book is a must-read for fans of both fantasy and Greek mythology, offering an immersive experience that exceeds all expectations."" - Goodreads Review ""This is whole new sub-genre for me of speculative mythology/fantasy . . . What an amazing book!"" - Goodreads Review"

Author Information

MJ Pankey is an author, editor, host of the Augusta Writer's Critique Group, and co-host of the Buzzed British Book Club podcast (code name ""Kit""). She has been writing fiction since she was 12 and has published several short stories. Her muse is most inspired by ancient mythology and the intricacies of human psychology and behavior.She lives in Augusta, Georgia with her husband, Eric; three children, Dante, Athena, and Artemis; and furry writing companion, Petey. Epic of Helinthia is the first in a series of three (possibly four) novels. Learn more about her at the following social sites: Mjpankey.com, Museandquill.com; Instagram: @authormjpankey; TikTok: @mjpankey; Twitter: @mjpankey1

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