The book portrays the story of the legendary warrior Achilles and the events that lead up to the mighty Trojan war. Set in the decade before the war it follows Achilles rise into manhood and his ascent to fame within the Greek society. 'The great warrior Achilles was created by the Gods, brought into their world to burn fear into the heart of the Trojan army. But the road that Achilles must follow is not a righteous path, he is brought into a world that is corrupted by those that have given him life. He is deceived and shaped by the very gods that offer him love and compassion. There is also one who rules the dead, he is not to be trusted. All is not what it seems in the glory of Olympus.'