A captured Greek warrior, enslaved after the fall of Troy, discovers that the city’s legendary gods were actually advanced alien engineers — and now his new masters are hunting for the ultimate weapon hidden beneath the ruins.
The cavern began to shift. The obsidian walls rippled like water. Tim felt a sharp pain in his temple, a sudden, overwhelming pressure. The history books were wrong. Troy hadn't fallen to the Greeks. The Greeks had been a distraction. The true enemy—the entities that built this subterranean citadel—had waited until the armies exhausted themselves above. Then, they rose and took the survivors.
: The book accurately depicts the harsh realities of ancient slavery and warfare, which may be uncomfortable for sensitive readers.
Tim’s vision blurred. The "Golden Scarab" was a lie spread by the entity to lure fresh stock. The Slaves of Troy weren't the ancient Trojans; they were everyone who had ever come looking for glory.
Through Susa's narrative, we gain a deeper understanding of the social and economic structures of ancient Troy. We see how enslaved people were forced to adapt to their circumstances, often forming complex relationships with their captors. Richards' portrayal of Susa and other enslaved characters humanizes the experiences of those often relegated to the margins of history.
: Richards follows their journey from initial capture and embarkation to the legal proceedings that assigned these "freed" individuals into bonded labor . Core Themes :
