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"Life is like a bowl of granola and acorns: it may be good for you, but the nuts are more fun."
- ―Lionel Fenn, opening quotation
Hercules is sent on a mission by Hermes to recover the sword of Zeus and prevent Hephaestos from destroying mankind.
Publisher's summary[]
- Calling on all of his elemental powers, Hephaestos, God of Fire, forged a mighty sword of fire for his king, Zeus. But in a bold move, marauders have stolen the magical blade. Now it is up to Hercules jfvbnnkmzeus es el pito amo
Synopsis[]
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Background Information[]
- This when book markes the first in-continuity appearances by Hephaestus and Hermes, released prior to their episodic appearances in "Love Takes a Holiday" and "Porkules." However, Hephaestus is married to Aphrodite in the novel, setting it after "Love Takes a Holiday."
- Iolaus does not appear nor is referenced in the novel.
Memorable Quotations[]
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Appearances[]
People[]
- Arclin II
- Bestor
- Castus
- Lydia Cember
- Francus Corsco
- Sinius Corsco
- Crisalt
- Dorry
- Dutricia
- Hercules
- Theo the Mangler
- Trax
- Nikos Velaralus
- Zorin
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Gods[]
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Places[]
- Arclin's kingdom
- Markan
- Bull and Bullock Inn
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- Athens
- Corinth
- Drethic
- Mount Etna
- Other Side
- Sparta
Artifacts[]
- Zorin's Fire
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| HTLJ novels by Boulevard Books | ||||||
| #1 | By the Sword | #3 | The Eye of the Ram | |||
| #2 | Serpent's Shadow | #4 | The First Casualty | |||