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God of War by Matthew Stover Book God of War by Matthew Stover book Ebook God of War currently available for review only, if you need complete ebook God of War please fill out registration form to access in our databases Download book here >> Series: God of War (Book 1) Paperback: 293 pages Publisher: Del Rey; 1 edition (May 25, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 034550867X ISBN-13: 978-0345508676 Product Dimensions:5.5 x 0.7 x 8.3 inches ISBN10 034550867X ISBN13 978-0345508 Download here >> Description: Offering deeper insights into the critically acclaimed God of War® franchise, this novel returns us to the dark world of ancient Greek mythology explored in the heart-pounding action of God of War I, the bestselling video game.A brutal warrior, Kratos is a slave to the gods of Olympus. Plagued by the nightmares of his past and yearning for freedom, the Ghost of Sparta would do anything to be free of his debt to the gods. He is on the verge of losing all hope when the gods give him one last task to end his servitude.He must destroy Ares, the god of war.But what chance does a mere mortal have against a god? Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Chaos, guided by the goddess Athena, and driven by his own insatiable thirst for vengeance, Kratos seeks the only relic powerful enough to slay Ares . a quest that will take him deep into the mysterious temple borne by the Titan Cronos!From the black depths of Hades to the war-torn city of Athens to the lost desert beyond, God of War sheds a brutal new light on the bestselling video game and on the legend of Kratos. Great book for fans of the video game series, and this particular game that its based on. It gives more details about why Athena wanted Kratos to kill Ares and explains that she persuaded the other gods (and how) into helping Kratos by giving him powers or weapons. She did not persuade Zeus, who knew what Athena was doing, but he helped Kratos (as both himself and the gravedigger) regardless as he wanted Kratos to become the God of War. Some things are omitted. For example, in the game, he meets Hades who gives him the Army of Hades magic power. Thats omitted. And in the game, Athena gives Kratos the Blades of Athena after he takes the throne as the new God of War. That is also omitted. He instead receives Athenas Blade in the beginning of the second book. Hermes, who wasnt in the game, appears in the book and informs Athena about various things relating to Kratos, such as when Kratos tried to commit suicide.For those who have never played the games, or this particular game that its based on, its still a good and fun book. God of War in Science Fiction and Fantasy books God of War Between the book God videos, I am well on my way. Brady has taken me on. A madman appears out of nowhere but they're saved by Lilly and War. 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