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He was mine to protect. Mine to adore. Mine to lose forever. A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Poseidon and Icarus. Icarus may not have flown particularly close to the sun, but he has fallen right into the rough hands of Olympus's own Poseidon. Being held captive by the gentle giant wouldn't...

A fascinating take on classical Greek stories: Discover six classic Greek myths in this exciting retelling that paints both famous and lesser known characters in a whole new light. Follow the likes of Odysseus, Lamia, Bellerophon, Icarus, Medusa, and Artemis as their fates are revealed through bloody trials, gut-wrenching betrayals, sinister motives, and broken hearts.

The myth of Icarus is an ageless story of failure at the hands of pride, similar to that of Phaeton. It is a fundamental part of Greek mythology and of modern culture. This short story is a retelling of the myth from 1914, a year in which it was easy to fear for a son who would soar in the sky with metal wings; the story of Icarus and Daedalus is told in great detail and with an elegant style that will edify children and adults alike.

Deep in the labyrinth of Ancient Greek mythology, a new tale emerges, filled with intrigue, heartbreak and deceit: “The Fall of Icarus”. In this heartbreaking tale, the lives of father and son are revealed like never before. The famed Daedalus, inventor and genuis, mastermind of the labyrinth. His son, the ill-fated Icarus, who flew too close to the sun. But what is the truth behind these two characters? Discover the path of the father and the flight of the son. Daedalus's story begins with a tragedy that forces him to flee his homeland and seek refuge in Knossos with the notorious King Minos.

‘This book will destroy you’ – Premee Mohamed, author of The Butcher of the Forest Daedalus of Crete is many things: The greatest architect in the world. The constructor of the Labyrinth that imprisoned the Minotaur. And the grieving father of Icarus, the boy who plunged into the sea as...

Jessamy "Jess" Harrison is an eight year old caught between two worlds. Born to a British father and a Nigerian mother, she has forever felt like she doesn't belong. Jessamy is precocious but has difficulty getting along in school; she throws tantrums seemingly at random and makes life a challenge for her parents. Believing that a change might be the perfect antidote to Jess's troubles, her parents whisk her off to Nigeria to visit relatives. But Jessamy's plight is only beginning....

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 ABIA LITERARY FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 ABIA SOCIAL IMPACT BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 ABIA MATT RICHELL AWARD FOR NEW WRITER OF THE YEAR A sexy modern take on ancient Greek myths. She keeps her eyes on me while she lights the end of...

‘This book will destroy you’ – Premee Mohamed, author of The Butcher of the Forest Daedalus of Crete is many things: the greatest architect in the world; the constructor of the Labyrinth that imprisoned the Minotaur; and the grieving father of Icarus, the boy who plunged into the sea as...

A delirious and gripping story of fatherhood and masculinity, told through the reimagined Greek myth of Daedalus, Icarus, King Minos, Ariadne, and the Minotaur. Daedalus of Crete is many things: The greatest architect in the world. The constructor of the Labyrinth that imprisoned the Minotaur...