Villains of Lore: Book 1
Publication Date: November 26, 2024
The INSTANT New York Times bestseller!
The overnight viral sensation everyone is talking about, Blood of Hercules, is a sarcastically funny, dark fantasy romance reimagining of Hercules from bestselling author Jasmine Mas—now available in paperback with full color character art, bonus content, and embossed lettering.
I’m just a girl. And it turns out, I’m Hercules.
I’m struggling to survive in a Titan infested world where Spartans, immortals from twelve royal families who have god-like powers and obscene wealth, rule over all. A shy-stammering foster child with nothing, I keep my head down, cover my scars, and focus on excelling in school. At least, I try to. Then it happens.
My blood test reveals I’m part of the powerful elite. I’m one of them. A Spartan.
Forced to attend the Spartan War Academy, I undergo the most harrowing test of all time to see if I have what it takes to be an immortal. There’s just a few problems. Achilles and Patro are my scary mentors. Kharon, the ferryman of death, and Augustus, the son of war, are my terrifying professors. Also, I’m pretty sure either someone’s stalking me everywhere I go, or my sanity’s slipping––I have a bad feeling both are true.
I’m surrounded by Villains and they’re smothering me with their hate, obsession, and dark possessiveness. Too bad for them, they have no clue just who they’re messing with.
A Dark Romantasy for readers who love:
- “Who did this to you?”
- Extreme Enemies to Lovers
- Strong Heroine
- Morally Gray Alpha Heroes
- Zodiac Academy, Quicksilver and When the Moon Hatched
Escape to a world of immortal Spartans full of living gods locked in a battle for dominance and the young woman who changes everything.
Author Jasmine Mas delivers the first installment in the Villains of Lore series with Blood of Hercules. Fortunately, she includes a cheat sheet identifying the 12 Houses of Sparta along with a lineage guide.
The writing style offers an immersive experience that is highly addictive. From a young age, Alexis Hert struggles not only with abusive foster parents but also with a serious lack of resources. She and her foster brother, Charlie, make their home in a cardboard box in Montana, barely managing to stay alive.
A colossal black snake, albeit part of an ancient race of invisible snakes, serves as her primary friend along with Charlie. Alexis gets thrown into a harrowing initiation competition after her unexpected results on a Spartan merit test.
The author’s meticulously created world full of fantasy unfolds as Alexis continues to rewrite history as the lone female initiate. Along the way, she catches the attention of powerful beings who relish the darkness.
Blood of Hercules introduces an epic storyline about a young woman who discovers her identity and becomes a pawn in the process.
JASMINE MAS is a New York Times bestselling author of fantasy romance. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages. She has a degree in ancient Greco-Roman classical studies from Georgetown University, and is a former lawyer who spends all her free time writing about strong women in magical worlds. She lives with her husband and cat named Boo.
