{"id":4465,"date":"2025-01-30T07:24:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T07:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/?page_id=4465"},"modified":"2025-07-27T05:28:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T05:28:22","slug":"the-gimirri-invasion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/the-gimirri-invasion\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gimirri Invasion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Gimirri Invasion \u2011 Book Trailer [Historical Fantasy]\" width=\"1260\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-8MuLtvAH3g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F89PG5K2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-gimirri-invasion-colleen-m-story\/1147287407\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barnes &amp; Noble<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/231410556-the-gimirri-invasion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goodreads<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/books2read.com\/u\/mgxJyz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universal Book Link<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you\u2019re in the local area, please shop local and check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winnieandmos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winnie &amp; Mo\u2019s Bookshop!<\/a> They carry copies of my books.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you&#8217;re in the Grand Junction, Colorado area, check out the local <a href=\"https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2852\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barnes &amp; Noble<\/a> for copies.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4509\" src=\"https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Gimirri-Invasion-Transparent-745x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Gimirri-Invasion-Transparent-745x1024.png 745w, https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Gimirri-Invasion-Transparent-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Gimirri-Invasion-Transparent-768x1056.png 768w, https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Gimirri-Invasion-Transparent-1117x1536.png 1117w, https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Gimirri-Invasion-Transparent-400x550.png 400w, https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Gimirri-Invasion-Transparent-364x500.png 364w, https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Gimirri-Invasion-Transparent.png 1455w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>The Gimirri Invasion<\/h2>\n<p><strong>THE MIDAS LEGACY, BOOK II<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/the-curse-of-king-midas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for info on Book I!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>In the shadow of the gods, kingdoms rise\u2014and fall.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Midas\u2019 sister, Elanur, is held captive by the Gimirri. Forced to raise a stolen child, she learns their leader\u2019s brutal plans to destroy Gordium. Torn between loyalty and newfound bonds, she must escape to warn her people.<\/p>\n<p>Deep in the underworld, Emir\u2014a warrior long thought lost\u2014faces his own battle against the darkness. His fate, intertwined with Katiah\u2019s, may shift the balance of power and determine the outcome of the war above.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The gripping saga that began in <em>The Curse of King Midas<\/em> continues\u2014kingdoms crumble, loyalties shatter, and destiny is forged in fire.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4545 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/colleenmstory.com\/story\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5star-shiny-web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/>Recognition and Awards<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reader&#8217;s Favorite Book Reviews 5-Star Book<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;A gripping fantasy with phenomenal conflict, larger-than-life characters, and world-building that sucks readers in.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>~ Ruffina Oserio for Reader&#8217;s Favorite Book Reviews<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What People Are Saying<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;<em>The Gimirri Invasion<\/em> by Colleen M. Story is a gripping fantasy with phenomenal conflict, larger-than-life characters, and world-building that sucks readers in. Colleen M. Story expertly weaves historical context with compelling fantasy elements . . . This fantasy tale is stunningly imagined, deftly plotted, and excellently executed. The worldbuilding is terrific, with powerful forces, magic, and gods pulling the strings in a war that may annihilate a nation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>~ Ruffina Oserio for Reader&#8217;s Favorite Book Reviews<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;The Gimirri Invasion<\/em>, a sequel to Colleen M. Story\u2019s\u00a0<em>The Curse of King Midas<\/em>, 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\u2019s kingdom are featured in a fast-paced historical saga that proves vividly atmospheric, flavored with a range of character experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Libraries that appreciated the vivid historical fantasy blend of myth and pre-Roman Empire affairs that made <em>The Curse of King Midas<\/em> such a reflective work will want to add <em>The Gimirri Invasion<\/em> to their collections, while newcomers lacking this background will still find this sequel a vivid, engrossing tale.<\/p>\n<p>Readers . . . will find <em>The Gimirri Invasion<\/em> thoroughly absorbing, unpredictable, and powered by strong forces that both enlighten and create an incredible page-turner.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>~ D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;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\u2019s defense, things get complicated quickly, both strategically and morally\u2013especially 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\u2019t soon forget. Once again, she\u2019s written a novel that\u2019s impossible to put down.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>~ Beth Castrodale, award-winning author and editor of Small Press Picks<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>The Gimirri Invasion<\/em> 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\u2019m already counting the days until book three!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>~ Jinx Moreland, creator of \u201cOregon Family Adventures\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I love Greek mythology retellings and really enjoyed The Curse of King Midas, so when I saw that there was going to be a sequel I was excited to read it. I was invested in what was happening in this saga of King Midas. I could understand the actions of the characters and thought it worked well in the genre. Colleen M. Story has a strong writing style and loved getting to know the characters and this version of the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>~ Kat, early reviewer<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;An exciting and engaging historical fantasy, and a fantastic follow-up to its predecessor! Looking forward to seeing how this series concludes!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>~ Willy, early reviewer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amazon | Barnes &amp; Noble | Goodreads Universal Book Link If you\u2019re in the local area, please shop local and check out Winnie &amp; Mo\u2019s Bookshop! They carry copies of my books. If you&#8217;re in the Grand Junction, Colorado area, check out the local Barnes &amp; Noble for copies. 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