The voyage of heroes : Book Two of the Osteria Chronicles: The Osteria Chronicles, #2

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, Bernard Cornwell, Mary Renault, and S.J.A. Turney.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 finds himself struggling through treacherous waters, being held captive in an aggressively fortified kingdom, and getting trapped in 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. 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. Believing a well-guarded treasure will prove he is rightful leader, Jason, Prince of Illamos Valley, sets out on a perilous quest to obtain it. As his voyage takes him across treacherous waters and into an aggressively fortified kingdom, Jason finds himself combatting the ire of gods and monsters, struggling to control a rebellious crew, and battling against doubts of his own worthiness to be king of the land he is fighting to save. But even if he gains the treasure, can Jason recapture the trust of his people, secure his throne, and survive the betrayal of the one person he never expected to turn against him? Vividly set in a captivating world, The Voyage of Heroes blends history, mythology, and fantasy into a page-turning adventure of fidelity, treachery, corruption and duty. If you like fast-paced adventure, perilous romance, heroes battling monsters within and without, and gods behaving badly you'll love this second installment of The Osteria Chronicles, a highly-recommended series that brings the myths of Ancient Greece to life as you've never seen them before. Continue your Osterian adventure by picking up a copy of The Voyage of Heroes today!