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Forget the classic version of Jason and the Argonauts! This is a vivid, realistic account of the times, full of blood, battle and shattered myths. Recounted through the eyes of the ship's boy, Pylos, Voyage with Jason chronicles a quest through uncharted waters to unknown lands, seeking a fabulous treasure which is guarded by a fearsome monster. The Argonauts encounter disaster, intrigue and deception, and are exposed as all too human characters shrouded in mystery.

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.