A fast-paced novel that weaves together covert intrigue, personal sacrifice, and the cost of exposing dangerous secrets.
Brooklyn, New York State, United States, 25th Nov 2025 – A new voice in the thriller genre launches with Running with the Gods, a high-tension novel that weaves together political ambition, covert operations, and personal trauma. This story offers a deeply human look at sacrifice, trust, and the hidden systems that shape national security.
The literary world welcomes a bold new voice in political fiction with the release of Running with the Gods by Andoni Iapetus, a high-intensity thriller that pushes readers deep into the intersection of government power, covert warfare, and the quiet wounds carried by those who have stood closest to conflict. With stunning realism and emotional precision, Iapetus delivers a story that mirrors the fractures of modern democracy while exploring the human cost of navigating systems built on secrecy and sacrifice.
The novel opens with a shocking assassination during the annual Mount Olympus Marathon, where a US public figure and independent presidential candidate is fatally shot on the sacred Greek mountain. The event sends tremors through the global political landscape and forces governments, intelligence communities, and international agencies into a frantic scramble. With rumors of conspiracy rising, counterterrorism specialist Kostas Papadopoulos is drawn back into a world he thought he had left behind. Reluctant yet bound by duty, he teams up with his chief operating officer, Jessica Sparrow, to uncover the truth behind the killing.
Their investigation leads them across ancient trails and through webs of influence far more dangerous than expected. Every lead unravels into another layer of deception, each more deadly than the last. Kostas and Jessica soon find themselves in a relentless pursuit against shadowy forces determined to hide their motives at any cost. What begins as a political inquiry quickly becomes a fight for survival, revealing a plot that threatens not only the stability of nations but the fragile moral line between justice and power.
At the heart of the novel lies a deeper question: What happens when the systems built to protect democracy become the very forces that undermine it? Through the tension of each chapter, Iapetus takes readers beyond the headlines and into the unseen battles where loyalty fractures, alliances shift, and personal scars remain long after the mission ends.
About the Author
Andoni Iapetus writes from firsthand experience shaped by more than three decades in defense operations, intelligence support, and global contracting roles. His career spanned active duty service, homeland security operations, and NATO-aligned missions, placing him at the center of complex political and military landscapes. His fiction carries the weight of lived history, allowing him to craft scenes with sharp realism and characters grounded in emotional truth.
Author’s Purpose and Point of View
When asked about the purpose behind the novel, Iapetus shares a candid reflection:
“Writing Running with the Gods, like my first book, was an act of confronting memories. I spent years in places where trauma was not something you acknowledged. This story gave me space to examine what service takes from people and how those experiences echo long after the uniform comes off. My writing is a way of facing what the past left behind.”
The book is influenced not only by personal experience but also by the broader historical era, in which counterterrorism, homeland security, and global conflict reshaped the world. The author brings to the page the moral ambiguity, political tension, and emotional weight felt by those who operated behind the scenes. “This novel reflects experiences that broke trust, strained alliances, and left lasting scars,” Iapetus notes. “It is a work of fiction, but the emotions inside it are real.”
For veterans, government insiders, and readers seeking a narrative that honors the complexity of service, Running with the Gods offers a gripping yet thoughtful experience.
Central to the story is the idea that truth, once uncovered, can be the most dangerous force of all. A fitting reminder comes from a quote by Kurt Vonnegut, one of the author’s inspirations:
“So it goes.”
The book will appeal to thriller enthusiasts who want more than action, those who appreciate moral complexity, realistic stakes, and characters who carry emotional weight. It resonates with readers interested in covert operations, international intrigue, or the psychological consequences of service.
Book Availability
Running with the Gods is available now on Amazon in multiple formats. Readers looking for a thriller that challenges assumptions, confronts hidden systems of power, and dives deep into the unseen cost of conflict will find this novel unforgettable.
Contact Information:
Author Name: Andoni Iapetus
Email: andoni.iapetus@protonmail.com
Website: www.andoniiapetus.com
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