Epic Journeys Await
The journey is as much a part of the quest as is the destination—Sophos the Centaur.
THRACE AND THE CENTAUR
A four book series following Thrace, son of Ares, the God of War, and his best friend, Parker, as they try to understand the ancient and modern world in which they are a part of, as they understand themselves.
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"Bender's debut novel is an epic young adult fantasy that incorporates classical lore, intonations and references into an ode to the lasting greatness of Greek Myth."
Kirkus Review
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The Hundred Handed
ISBN-97086156466
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Thrace. a week before his 16th birthday, arrived home from an unusual day at school riddled with images of violence. He came home to talk with his mother, to dicuss the day, only to witness her collapse into a coma in the backyard in front of a beautiful woman.
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Thrace, along with his best friend, Parker, are approached by Sophos, someone sent to aid them on a journey for a cure to save his mother. But his is unprepared for the immortal battle that lies before him, more dangerous than any video game or tale of fiction he has ever encountered.
The River Styx
ISBN-9781537369754
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Thrace and Parker train all summer in preparation for Aphrodite’s call. But the arrival of a bloody and beaten Battus requesting help from the son of Ares alters their path. Thrace and Parker, without the help of Sophos, who is not to be found, begin a new journey on their own.
On the battlefield, friends are reunited, new strengths are revealed, and death and prophecy are once again before the heroes. The return of Sophos brings anger and doubt between friends. But, when Sophos reveals his quest to enter the realm of Hades to save his father, Peirithous, friends come together for answers and understanding. For the journey to the Underworld will bring new challenges, new immortals, and test them, especially Thrace, far greater than any summer training can prepare him.
The Alcyoneus Bone
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Thrace, exhausted and confused, is rushed home to Colorado by Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. Reunited with Parker and his mother, Cybele, Aphrodite informs Thrace that he must fulfill the oath he swore to her, to come when called. Thrace and Parker must join Sophos and rescue Ares, the God of War, from his stepbrother, Cresphontes.
It is not the quest Thrace expected from the Goddess, especially as he was still haunted by the journey through the Underworld and his time with Styx, the Goddess of Hate. But Thrace of the Spear, the Bringer of Blood, must come to terms with his own choices and actions, and going forward, understand the choices of his father.
Drop me an email to inform me how many, which books, and whom you wish them made out. -Keith
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