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A sweeping epic of Greek mythology, legacy, and revenge in the aftermath of the Trojan War.
The war is over. Prepare for the return of the kings.
In the aftermath of Troy’s ruin, the greatest names in legend return home to find their kingdoms broken, their families fractured, and their gods impatient.
Odysseus fights to reach Ithaka, haunted by the blood on his hands, cursed by Poseidon, and blind to how his absence is unraveling the security of Penelope and Telemachus.
Clytemnestra prepares to take her vengeance, but when Agamemnon returns with Cassandra and their child, she questions her resolve.
Helen and Menelaus return to Sparta, bound by a fragile truce and a marriage forged in betrayal. They must maneuver their way back to power.
In Epirus, Neoptolemus, the son of Achilles, carves a legacy from the shadow of his father’s fame. But the Trojan princess Andromache, now his prisoner and unlikely companion, may lead him down a different path than blood and glory.
And Briseis, bearing a gift from the gods and the weight of her grief, journeys toward Phthia as the Myrmidons under her command vow to protect their fallen prince’s widow.
Beneath it all, the Underworld stirs. This is not just a retelling of Greek myth.
This is the definitive saga of the heroes, heroines, and kingdoms shattered by war.
The WHITE ISLAND is perfect for readers who crave:
- Epic historical fantasy & romantasy
Deeply human retellings of Greek mythology
Complex women with agency and power
A series that spans generations, kingdoms, and the Underworld
Romance that’s complicated, HEA, and/or LGBTQ
For fans of Madeline Miller, Claire North, Natalie Haynes, and the mythic scale of Game of Thrones
Ready for the return of the kings?The Homeric Chronicles is the Iliad and Odyssey reimagined across three generations of heroes and heroines. A six-book saga of war, gods, betrayal, redemption, legacy and love for adult readers of myth and historical fantasy.
Intended for mature readers. Contains themes of war, violence, and adult situations and language.
Homeric Chronicles in order:
Song of Sacrifice (Pre-Trojan War)
Rise of Princes (Trojan War Era)
Rage of Queens (Last Days of the Trojan War)
The White Island (Fall of Troy and Odyssey Era)
Legacy of Kings (Return of Kings Odyssey Era) 2025
Song of Spring (Odyssey Era and beyond) 2025
Genre: Fantasy
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