Greece at the time of the Colonels, 1973 - An archaeologist discovers a gold Mycenaean vase embellished with images of the last voyage of Ulysses. But his mysterious death and the vase`s disappearance remain unexplained for ten years until disturbing signals catalyse different characters into a relentless pursuit for the truth. The Oracle is another action-packed adventure from the bestselling author of the `Alexander` trilogy, Spartan and The Last Legion.