Every seven years in modern New York City, the Agon forces nine Greek gods to walk the earth as mortals. During this week, hunters from ancient bloodlines track them down to kill them and seize their divine power. Lore Perseous, whose family was slaughtered during a previous cycle, has spent years hiding from this lethal tradition. Her isolation ends when the goddess Athena, wounded and desperate, arrives seeking protection. Lore must choose to enter the hunt again, forming a precarious alliance to exact revenge on the new god of war who murdered her kin.
This urban fantasy appeals to readers who enjoy modern reinterpretations of classical mythology and fast-paced survival narratives. It attracts fans of high-stakes action who want to see how ancient deities and blood feuds operate within a contemporary urban setting. Readers finish the book with a concrete understanding of how systemic violence and the desire for immortality shape those caught in the crossfire of the gods. The story provides a stark look at the cost of blood mandates and the difficulty of escaping a violent inheritance.
Insights from Lore
“Tout le monde est une proie, Lore.”
L'Agon n'est pas une quête héroïque. C'est juste un massacre organisé par des dieux capricieux. Les mortels ne sont que des pions jetables.
Lore qui refuse son héritage est le moment le plus fort. Elle préfère la douleur humaine à la gloire divine. C'est un acte de rébellion pur.
“Je te retrouverais dans n'importe quel monde.”
Castor prouve que l'amitié survit même quand tout s'effondre. Sa loyauté envers Lore est le seul truc vrai dans ce chaos. Le reste n'est que trahison.
Athéna est décevante au possible. Sous ses airs de sagesse, elle cache une cruauté sans nom. On ne peut jamais faire confiance aux Olympiens.
- Published
- 2021
- Publisher
- De Saxus
- ISBN
- 9782378761295
- Language
- FR
