Voyage with Jason

The story of Jason and the Argonauts and their search for the magical Golden Fleece has long captivated readers. This version puts a new twist on the story by telling it through the eyes of a young apprentice shipbuilder, Pylos. Rescued by Hercules from his cruel master, Pylos becomes the Argonauts' ship-boy as they search for the Fleece. The three-year quest encompasses enough adventures to last a lifetime: the strange visit to the women-only island of Lemnos and the crew's hasty departure; the sea battle with the Trojans; the harrowing passage through the clashing rocks. Upon their arrival at Colchis, a new and more dangerous challenge faces them: Jason and his men become embroiled in palace intrigue and the rivalry between the royal siblings, Medea and Apsyrtus. Will Pylos survive? In this lively, imaginative novel, author Ken Catran vividly describes mythical heroes, countries where the gods still fight over who will be worshipped and who will be forgotten, women who hold deadly grudges, and kings who plot terrible doom for their rivals.