The Trials of Hercules: Book One of The Osteria Chronicles

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Myths and heroes may be reborn, but the whims of the gods never change.

"...kept me turning pages the whole way through like any guilty pleasure."

"I was immediately pulled in within the first few pages.”

"The interactions of the gods and mortals was inspired. Seeing the gods behaving badly was a treat."

If you crave the mythological adventure of Clash of the Titans and the blend of history and fantasy in books by S.J.A Turney, Bernard Cornwell, and Madeline Miller, you’ll love The Trials of Hercules.

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In a world where mortals contend with the gods' vengeful jealousy, one man must ask himself if he will risk his life to defend the goddess who has done everything to destroy him.

Convicted of three heinous murders, Herc Dion is sentenced to a series of trials that will pit him against formidable monsters, push his physical and mental endurance to the limit, and deliver him to the edge of Hades.

Throughout these ordeals, Herc endures the brutal cruelty of Hera, the goddess whose hatred of Herc has blinded her to the near ruin of her realm and to plans that will spell the end of her existence. Realizing Hera has done everything to destroy him, will Herc risk his own life to protect hers?

Vividly set in a future Pacific Northwest, this imaginative and absorbing retelling of the legend of Hercules teams with gods and heroes torn between love and jealousy, loyalty and revenge, and rivalry and honor.​​​​​​​

The Osteria Chronicles

About the author

Tammie Painter

Want to sample my writing? Please visit TammiePainter.com and head to Free Story in the menu to get your copy of "Mrs. Morris Meets Death," my humorous tale of mortality, time management, cruise ships, and... romance novels.

Who Am I? Here's the Quick & Dirty Version

I'm an award-winning author who turns wickedly strong tea into imaginative fiction. With a creative and curious mind, my stories run the gamut from historical fantasy to modern-day paranormal, and magical realism to humor-laced dark fantasy.

I've got two, complete historical fantasy series under my belt: The Osteria Chronicles and Domna, plus a fair number of short stories

Right now, I'm at work on a contemporary fantasy trilogy that’s filled with magic, mystery, snarky humor, and zombies because who doesn’t love zombies…especially ones with a posh British accent.

I'm also the host of The Book Owl Podcast where I explore the tales of quirky books and literary lore. It's a book nerd's paradise over there so be sure to give it a listen wherever you listen to podcasts.

When I'm not creating worlds or tormenting my characters, I conjure homemade wine and beer, plod around in the garden, and travel near and far (or dream about doing so for the time being).