Books like Olympos by Dan Simmons
In the epic conclusion of the Ilium trilogy, Dan Simmons expands the scope of the human‑god conflict to the Martian landscape. Immortal beings atop Olympos Mons orchestrate a recreation of the Trojan War, using it as both spectacle and a means to dominate. Meanwhile, on Earth, the once carefree survivors of an extended lifespan are suddenly besieged by the vonyx—massive, predatory creatures intent on eradication. Ada and Daeman, with the aid of the enigmatic warrior Noman, must rally the last human defences in Ardis Hall while their lover Harman seeks forbidden knowledge to confront Setebos, an abyssal entity feeding on terror. The novel intertwines Greek mythology, time travel, and high‑concept science fiction, exploring themes of immortality, war, and humanity’s fragile place in a universe where gods and machines collide.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Dan Simmons
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