"ALL LEGENDS HAVE A BEGINNING"
"What does a man do, when his worst fear comes true?"
Witness the Beginning of a Legend:
Nearly everyone has heard of the legend, known as; Hercules. But, why? Who truly was this Greek, Demi-God? What made the son of Zeus, with the strength of stone, a household name? Discover the true origin of one of the greatest Greek heroes, Hercules. Witness his full story, in dramatic and extreme detail. All legends have a beginning, learn what made Hercules such an icon in, ‘Hard Labour’.
A Story for Every Generation:
The first in an ongoing series of incredible books, filled with excitement and mystery. Do not miss out on this story, which is destined to be a classic. Hard Labour will be an on-going series, spanning the next decade-plus! Witness the beginning of this legendary tale, and let Hard Labour be an anthem for this and every generation for decades to come!
A Fantasy-Thriller with a Greek Mythology Twist:
Set in the days of Ancient Mythical Greece, this epic fantasy thriller is unlike any other works of fiction. Think Gladiator, mixed with Predator and Clash of the Titans. Full of action, tragedy, triumph, purpose, and a deep character journey. Hard Labour is a masterful tale of redemption, sacrifice, drama, self-discovery and true heroism.
The Return of Passion-Driven Storytelling:
Over ten years in the making of dedication, passion, detail and hard work. Hard Labour is a future classic and a labor of love for true storytelling. Featuring extensive research, detailed lore, timelines, story maps, faithful world building and canon, as well as painstaking attention to character work. You will not be disappointed; Hard Labour is over four-hundred pages of Greek Mythology awesomeness!
“Worry not, my child. I could never replace you. Not with all the flowers in the world, in all their beauty. They could never compare to you.”
– Hercules of Thebes
Official Synopsis:
After the sudden and brutal deaths of his wife Megara and his daughter Iris, the demigod Hercules leaves his home in search of a path to forgiveness. Disgraced, distrusted and hated by the Greek population, Hercules decides to seek council and guidance to repair his reputation and honor.
Meanwhile, a ferocious and mysterious beast has begun terrorizing Cleonae, a small farm town in the Argolid Region of Southern Greece. News of this man-eating monster lurking in the Nemean Forest has reached the city of Tiryns where the King; Lord Eurystheus contemplates a way to deal with this terror.
The solution to this horror comes in the form of Hercules, the only one capable of challenging the beast. However, the citizens of Cleonae do not trust Hercules and do not want the help of the disgraced son of Zeus. And even Hercules himself doubts he can be the hero Greece needs him to be.
But with no other options Hercules is given this task, by both council of an Oracle and command of the King. He will have no choice but to face this monster as penance for a terrible past deed. And Hercules alone must stop the monster’s vicious attacks if he is to ever regain the trust and admiration of Greece.
As the first of many tasks awaiting the mighty Hercules, confronting this beast will put his god-like strength, bravery and wits to the ultimate test. Will Hercules be able to reconcile his past? Can he defeat the beast and earn back the respect of Greece? But most importantly, can Hercules learn to forgive and respect himself?
All legends have a beginning; the story of Hercules starts here and travels through tragic events, horrifying obstacles and Hard Labour.
Book Details:
Genre: Fantasy-Thriller
Page Count: 400+
Format: Paperback, digital, audiobook (coming soon)
Written By: JN Holms
Published By: Greek Geek Entertainment
Release Date: Summer, 2025
“Despite your past, you can yet be the hero Greece once believed you to be. These men will look to you, now more than ever for guidance. You must not despair.”
– Damocles of Argos
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– Narcaeus of Mycenae
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