When a scheming uncle partners with the god of war, the freedom of a peaceful land and the lives of its leaders hang in the balance. In this dangerous game between gods and mortals, trust may prove to be the deadliest weapon.
A compelling adventure of fidelity, treachery, corruption and duty The Voyage of Heroes is the second installment in the Osteria Chronicles, a captivating series in which the myths of Ancient Greece come to life as you’ve never seen them before. Perfect for fans of Clash of the Titans, as well as historical fantasy fiction by Madeline Miller, Simon Scarrow, Mary Renault, and Glyn Iliffe.
After being tricked into believing the possession of a well-guarded treasure will prove his right to rule, Jason, Prince of Illamos Valley, leaves his realm in the hands of his uncle to embark on a perilous quest. While his uncle viciously takes control of Illamos Valley, Jason finds himself the pawn in a battle that pits god against god, titan against man, and family against one another. With time running out to save his homeland, Jason is pulled across treacherous waters, into an aggressively fortified kingdom, and into a dangerous love affair.
But even if Jason makes it out of the kingdom alive, controls a rebellious crew, and fights down doubts of his own worthiness to be king, can he survive the betrayal of the one person he never expected to turn against him?
Vividly set in a future Pacific Northwest, The Voyage of Heroes is a page-turning blend of fantasy, history, and mythology in a series that breathes new life into the myths of Ancient Greece. If you like fast-paced adventure, perilous romance, heroes battling monsters within and without, and gods behaving badly you'll love The Voyage of Heroes.