“The Vulture sees what mortals cannot, and he knows the cost of every choice.”
“A sprawling, ambitious, and remarkably profound novel.” — Diane C. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
The Vulture, the eternal watcher, has stood silent for eons, bound to the Fold where time coils without end. He does not rule, nor does he save. He watches. He remembers. And when gods awaken, he bears witness to the chaos that follows. But now, as empires fracture and ancient powers rise, even the Vulture is stirred to act.
Across three war-scarred worlds, the empire begins to collapse under the weight of rebellion, betrayal, and forgotten truths. Mars and Ares Augustus, brothers forged in loyalty to a ruthless order, face a reckoning that will pit duty against destiny. Each choice they make will echo across battlefields and through the very fabric of time.
Neptune, once the voice of hope and defiance, reemerges as a rebel whose name still carries the power to shake foundations. His rise threatens the empire’s last grip on control, and his defiance calls forth both loyalty and fear. As Neptune steps onto the stage once more, the question is no longer whether he will challenge the empire, but whether he can survive the gods themselves.
From the abyss, Osiris awakens. God of death and renewal, his presence weaves chaos across every realm. His return is not a whisper but a storm, unraveling the fragile balance between mortals and immortals. In his shadow, even the strongest falter, and the future itself trembles.
In the heart of this struggle stands Hephaestus, a child marked by a rare and dangerous gift. His transformation may hold the key to salvation, or it may be the spark that sets the universe ablaze. To protect him is to invite conflict. To ignore him is to surrender the future.
The Hoplite Battalion, soldiers bound by discipline and sacrifice, must decide where their loyalties lie. Some cling to the fading promise of empire. Others see the rising tide of rebellion as the only path forward. Each is forced to confront a truth that cannot be ignored: when myth collides with machine, no one escapes untouched.
Hoplite Ridge is not only a story of battles and bloodshed, but of faith, courage, and the choices that define humanity. It is a saga where secrets unravel, loyalties fracture, and survival is measured not by strength alone, but by conviction. The Vulture has watched countless worlds rise and fall, but for the first time in eons, even he cannot remain silent.
For readers who long for the epic scale of Dune, the unflinching intensity of Red Rising, and the gritty realism of The Expanse, this novel offers a journey into the heart of power where legends are born, empires are broken, and the future of humanity is decided.
Enter a universe where gods walk beside mortals, where war is waged on both the battlefield and the soul, and where courage becomes the final defense against extinction. $2.99 on Kindle.
