Troy still stands, and the Greek army threatens to revolt. But Odysseus has a plan, dreamed up with the storyteller Thersites. The scheme centres on the south gate of Troy – the Horse Gate.

In Greece itself revolt has already torn the nations apart. The kings will return to more war, with armies shrunk by the losses of Troy – if they return at all. For the gods are fickle, and the Greensea and its islands are full of perils even Odysseus has not guessed.

PRAISE FOR BEN BLAKE

"A beautifully crafted tale, full of action well told by a great storyteller." (Avid Reader)