The Oracles of Troy

The Oracles of Troy is the gripping fourth instalment in Glyn Iliffe's acclaimed Adventures of Odysseus series, an epic retelling of the Trojan War that blends historical fiction, Greek mythology and heroic adventure.

The war for Troy has entered its tenth brutal year. Achilles is dead. Ajax has fallen. The once-mighty Greek army is weary, divided and desperate to return home.

Yet the gods have not finished with Troy.

A series of mysterious prophecies reveals that the city cannot be conquered until a number of impossible tasks are fulfilled. Only one man possesses the intelligence, courage and cunning to unravel these divine commands: Odysseus, King of Ithaca.

Joined by his loyal companion Eperitus, Odysseus embarks on a perilous journey across the ancient world. Their quest leads them from the haunted island of Lemnos and the tormented archer Philoctetes to sacred temples, forgotten tombs and dangerous enemies, all while the fate of Greece hangs in the balance.

As the prophecies unfold, the path leads inexorably towards one of the greatest legends ever told – the creation of the Trojan Horse and the final destruction of Troy.

Drawing on the rich traditions of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, Glyn Iliffe breathes fresh life into the heroes, gods and myths of ancient Greece. Combining vivid battle scenes, political intrigue, memorable characters and meticulous historical detail, The Oracles of Troy offers an immersive journey into one of history's most enduring legends.

Praised by readers and reviewers alike for its powerful storytelling and authentic recreation of the ancient world, Glyn Iliffe's novels have earned comparisons with leading historical fiction authors including David Gemmell, Harry Sidebottom, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden. Critics have described the series as "a fantastic read", "brilliant", and a compelling retelling that makes the world of Homer accessible to modern readers.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Ancient Greece and classical mythology

• The Trojan War and Homeric legends

• Epic historical fiction and military adventure

• Retellings of The Iliad and The Odyssey

• Authors such as Madeline Miller, David Gemmell, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden

The Oracles of Troy is a sweeping tale of heroism, destiny, vengeance and divine intervention, bringing to life the final, dramatic days of the greatest war of the ancient world.
Harry Sidebottom, author - Warrior of Rome series

‘Not since the late David Gemmell has anyone managed to make the legends and heroic myths of the Greeks at Troy so grittily real, so marinated in sweat and blood and dark deeds’
Rob Low, author - The Oathsworn and The Kingdom series

‘Iliffe is a talented storyteller’
Times Literary Supplement

‘A ripping swords-and-sandals treatment of The Iliad’

The Telegraph