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The Gimirri Invasion
THE MIDAS LEGACY, BOOK II
In the shadow of the gods, kingdoms rise—and fall.
The year is 696 B.C. For two decades, Phrygia has prospered under King Midas. But from the northern mountains, the savage Gimirri warriors ride to shatter the peace, marching toward Gordium.
Princess Zoe, daughter of Midas, begs her grief-stricken father to summon the army, but the once-great king refuses. Alone, Zoe uncovers a darker truth: Denisia, goddess of the natural world, seeks to free Katiah, the vengeful goddess of the underworld.
Meanwhile, Midas’ sister, Elanur, is held captive by the Gimirri. Forced to raise a stolen child, she learns their leader’s brutal plans to destroy Gordium. Torn between loyalty and newfound bonds, she must escape to warn her people.
Deep in the underworld, Emir—a warrior long thought lost—faces his own battle against the darkness. His fate, intertwined with Katiah’s, may shift the balance of power and determine the outcome of the war above.
The gripping saga that began in The Curse of King Midas continues—kingdoms crumble, loyalties shatter, and destiny is forged in fire.
What People Are Saying
“The Gimirri Invasion, a sequel to Colleen M. Story’s The Curse of King Midas, returns to the world-building scenario of the first book in the series to continue a journey fraught with historical groups and figures from 696-700s BC. The Cimmerians that threatened King Midas’s kingdom are featured in a fast-paced historical saga that proves vividly atmospheric, flavored with a range of character experiences.
Libraries that appreciated the vivid historical fantasy blend of myth and pre-Roman Empire affairs that made The Curse of King Midas such a reflective work will want to add The Gimirri Invasion to their collections, while newcomers lacking this background will still find this sequel a vivid, engrossing tale.
Readers . . . will find The Gimirri Invasion thoroughly absorbing, unpredictable, and powered by strong forces that both enlighten and create an incredible page-turner.”
~ D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
“This bold new entry in The Midas Legacy series builds on the excitement and intrigue of the first book and raises the stakes even higher, creating a captivating page-turner. Immobilized by a profound loss, King Midas seems robbed of his legendary powers as Gimirri warriors charge toward Phrygia and threaten to shatter years of peace and prosperity. As those closest to Midas try to rally to the kingdom’s defense, things get complicated quickly, both strategically and morally–especially when otherworldly powers come into play. As she guides us through this engaging plot, Story introduces characters we care about, action scenes that thrill us, and twists and turns we won’t soon forget. Once again, she’s written a novel that’s impossible to put down.”
~ Beth Castrodale, award-winning author and editor of Small Press Picks
“The Gimirri Invasion is a thrilling second installment in the Midas Legacy, filled with high stakes, rich emotions, and an ever-expanding world. Betrayal, heartache, and rising tensions kept me turning the pages late into the night. I’m already counting the days until book three!”
~ Jinx Moreland, creator of “Oregon Family Adventures”