Prophecy of Achilles: A novel in verse (Myths Reborn) by H M Roberts

He was prophecy, he was fire—yet yearned for more than war’s desire. A poetic retelling of the timeless myth, Prophecy of Achilles, unveils the soul of the great hero through the tender verses of his youth, his heart-wrenching bond with Patroclus, and the violent destiny that forever chases him. As the son of a goddess and a mortal king, Achilles is caught between two worlds—one of divine glory, the other of human frailty. In the shadows of war and legend, his friendship with Patroclus blooms into a passionate romance that defies the world’s expectations. This poetic novel traces Achilles' inner struggle—torn between the brutal power of his bloodline and his inner yearning to love without destruction. With each step toward the Trojan battlefield, his heart battles the weight of his fate: to be a weapon of war or to embrace the tenderness he finds in the arms of his beloved. Through haunting verse, Prophecy of Achilles delves into the complexities of love, loyalty, and the war within the heart of a hero. An unforgettable exploration of one of mythology’s greatest figures, this retelling is as much about the human cost of heroism as it is about the quiet tenderness that lingers between the storms of war. Read more