UNKNOWN

Olympus Rising: Where the lines between hero and villain blur.

Earth is dying, and the Moon holds humanity's last hope-a vast reserve of helium-3, a crucial energy source. But power corrupts, even in the vacuum of space.

Commander Xanthe Waters leads the mission to secure the Moon's resources, but as the covert battle for control escalates, she's forced to question who the real enemies are. With political betrayal at every turn and eco-terrorists-backed by shadowy forces-seizing her crew, Xanthe finds herself walking a thin line between saving humanity and sacrificing her own values.

In a race against time, Xanthe must risk everything to expose a conspiracy that could plunge Earth into darkness. But in the ruthless fight for survival, even heroes can become villains.

Olympus Rising is a thrilling near-future eco-thriller, blending cutting-edge science, political suspense, and ethical dilemmas into a high-stakes battle for survival. If you love strong female leads, complex characters, and stories that explore the dark side of human ambition, this interplanetary adventure is for you.

Zoë Routh is a leadership futurist, podcaster, and multiple award-winning author. She works with leaders and teams to explore what's coming and what it means for leadership of the future.She has worked with individuals and teams internationally and in Australia since 1987. From wild Canadian rivers to the Australian Outback, and the Boardroom jungles, Zoë is an adventurist! She facilitates strategy and culture for the future with audacious teams.Zoë's fourth leadership book, People Stuff - Beyond Personality Problems: An advanced handbook for leadership, won the Book of the Year at the Australian Business Book Awards in 2020. Her fifth book is a leadership futurist science fiction dystopian novel, The Olympus Project, and won a Gold Medal at the Readers' Favourites awards in 2023. Book 2 in the series, Olympus Bound, won a Silver Medal in 2024.Zoë is the producer of The Future of Leadership Podcast, dedicated to asking "What if...?" and sharing big ideas on what leadership we need now for what's next.Zoë is an outdoor adventurist and enjoys telemark skiing, has run 6 marathons, is a one-time belly-dancer, has survived cancer, and loves hiking in the high country. She is married to a gorgeous Aussie and is a self-confessed dark chocolate addict.https: //www.zoerouth.com