Gorged on sex, violence, and vanity, and filled with all the human insecurities, weaknesses, and downright pitiful self-absorption, these gods are anything but magnanimous and worthy of veneration. Sadly, for Enkul-Anu, quite a bit, as it turns out that old wizard, Gammash, has a new ally -- one of the older race of gods (aka: Titans), overthrown by Enkul-Anu and his brood, who is only more than happy to reveal that the rulers of 'heaven' are more mortal than they let on, and terribly, terribly afraid of iron, for a very good reason. Black et al’s The Literature of Ancient Sumer (seriously there are a lot of editors here) is most comprehensive collection of humanity’s earliest literature. Anyone who has read anything in Greek mythology knows that Greek gods are nothing like the Christian god. Secure in their power and glory after destroying or banishing the previous pantheon, the current gods make games of the lives of mortals, controlling them for their own gain and punishing them on a whim.

It was not just mentioned to be woke inclusion, it was actually fascinating to read how Hakrans and their ways fit in this world in regard to other nations and Gods. Having read some of his historical work and the fantastic SF novel: Artifact Space, he continues to develop rich characters and environments. Determined not to be mere pawns in a cosmic game of immortal gods, the rebels will decide to do the impossible: go up against all the gods and win!And he has that heart of gold which springs in the crucial moments where he reluctantly does a heroic thing and, don't blame me, but I just like reading this.

The battles are violent and dirty, the world is teetering on the edge of war, the mythology and magic are some of the best I've come across, and the writing as always is top-notch. Mission: To publish the very best authors in the fields of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, to re-present the classics of the genre to a fresh audience and to discover the stars of tomorrow. A group of adventurers from different backgrounds have been wronged in some way by the gods or those who (purport) to support them and so set out for revenge and, eventually, revolution. Unlike most moderns, Cameron has produced work (under both guises) which show a clear appreciation and understanding of the medieval, from Fiore dei Liberi to Froissart; from the rules of amour Courtois to tying one’s points. Victims of vicious whims, trapped by their circumstances or pushed beyond what the mortal frame can bear, a handful of god-touched mortals - a scribe, a warlord, a dancer and a child - are about to be brought together in a conspiracy of their own.How to describe an action packed romp, filled with accurate fighting and a dodgy, arrogant, infighting pantheon toying with their mortal game pieces? And these are the ‘New Gods’ who, a thousand years before, overthrew the ‘Old Gods’ in a great and violent war. There’s a real feel of the classic fantasy ensemble story, but with a fresh and engaging perspective on the genre which blends mythology, historical accuracy and a modern tone of voice. The random and sudden romance between Era and Zos, describe mostly through Pollon's eyes, was weird. Still, the ruler of the gods likes his carnal pleasures, and fiendishly delights in pain to those who oppose him.