Greek General Marcos Botsaris was just a child when his family was slaughtered in a deceitful attack on his village. Young Marcos was kept alive to serve the evil tyrant who made him an orphan. After years of servitude, Marcos escapes his captors to lead an epic revolution that dismantles the Ottoman Empire, effectively ending hundreds of years of oppression under the Ottoman regime. Sons of Chaos is a dramatic often tragic retelling of Marcos’ incredible fight for freedom and vengeance. Through his eyes, we witness his evolution from a scared young man into one of Greece’s most revered heroes.
Based on the real-life story of General Botsaris, Sons of Chaos takes readers on a graphic journey into 19th century Greece. This sweeping epic written by Chris Jaymes with art by Ale Aragon is beautifully presented in large panoramic format. The design is reminiscent of the 2006 film 300 filled with sepia tones and pops of color. The storyboards are laid out artfully; each scene is alive with action and intrigue. The enthralling tale of war slowly unfolds like a season of Game of Thrones, displaying the gruesome details of war whilst revealing a magnificent love story for the ages. The story is told by Marcos in an imagined letter to his forbidden love Eleni, a beautiful girl betrothed Muhktar the abusive son of Ali Pasha one of the most infamous leaders of the Ottoman empire.
This book was not intended for a quick read during your commute. It should instead be considered a magnificent combination of art and literature to be enjoyed in comfort and leisure. The large format makes it an ideal book to display in your home between readings. If you enjoy tales of war and Greek tragedies, Sons of Chaos provides an exciting glimpse into one of Greece’s most important wars.