An historical epic on faith and fear.

Stephen Dethloff’s debut novel, Neither Fear Ye Their Fear, is the tragic story of King Ahaz from the Bible. It is the story of the hubris, as Ahaz battles a powerful confederacy, a foreign superpower, and divine will.

Neither Fear Ye Their Fear is the tale of Ahaz and his efforts to save his kingdom from the Assyrian army. Facing experienced soldiers, foreign gods, and siege warfare, Ahaz insists on saving his kingdom his own way, not by listening to the . The story continues to captivate readers with its profound themes of loyalty, ingenuity, and the enduring quest for home.

Table of contents

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Chapters

1

Invocation to the Muse

10

The Trials of Polyphemus

40

Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis

80

The Palace of Circe

120

Return to Ithaca

130

Concerning a Court Intrigue

About the author

Homer

One of the most celebrated poets of ancient Greece, Homer is believed to have authored The Iliad and The Odyssey, epic works that shaped Western literature.

Though little is known about his life, his stories have endured for millennia and offer profound insights into human nature, mythology, and the ancient world.

What readers said

An unparalleled epic that blends adventure, wisdom, and timeless storytelling.

Homer’s Odyssey is the foundation of every hero’s journey—a must-read.

Rich, poetic, and alive with mythology, it defines the essence of classic literature.

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