Ilium/Olympos

Dan Simmons

In a distant future, the echoes of ancient myth collide with advanced technology as the Trojan War is re-enacted on the surface of Mars, overseen by a pantheon of gods dwelling on Olympos Mons. A modern-day professor finds himself thrust into this cosmic drama, entangled in the divine machinations of vengeful deities. Meanwhile, on a ravaged Earth, a desperate group of survivors seeks answers to a forgotten history, unaware that their fate is intertwined with the actions of sentient machines dispatched from Jupiter's moons. These artificial intelligences are on a mission to investigate anomalous energy readings from the Martian conflict, potentially holding the key to humanity's survival or its ultimate destruction.

Dan Simmons

In a future where the gods of Olympus have long abandoned humanity, a scholar's discovery ignites a rebellion against the divine. As ancient prophecies unravel and the very fabric of reality warps, the lines between myth and machine blur. The remnants of mankind find themselves caught in a cosmic struggle, facing not only the wrath of the gods but also the chilling advance of sentient machines bent on annihilation. This epic saga explores themes of faith, free will, and the enduring power of the human spirit against overwhelming odds.