‘ Son of Zeus is a wonderful telling of the first part of the Heracles myth the enmity and hatred of Hera toward him is the focal point as Heracles struggles mightily not only with the first three challenging labors but with his own peace of mind as he tries to understand why he murdered his children. He has only one choice: to fight.Īn awe-inspiring retelling of the myth of Heracles, Son of Zeus is perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, C.F. Armed with superhuman strength and an unshakeable resolve, Heracles must overcome not just the mythical beasts of his trials, but the vengeful gods themselves.Įven for Heracles, redemption will not come easily. Haunted by his crimes, he seeks penance with the Delphic oracle and is ordered to complete twelve seemingly unconquerable labours. Born from Zeus’s adultery, he has become the unwitting prey of Hera, who will stop at nothing to destroy him. Son of the King of Olympus and saviour of Thebes, Heracles is adored by all. Heracles has done something unforgivable. Impossible odds versus the world’s mightiest hero: the epic story of Heracles grippingly retold.
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