Minotaur

“Where shall I start?” asked Minotaur.Ovid made an expansive gesture with both hands. “Where else but the beginning of course.”Minotaur nodded his huge head. “Yes,” he said. “Yes,” his eyes already glazing over with the weight of thousand year old memories.And then he began.So begins the story of Asterion, later known as Minotaur, the supposed half bull creature of Greek legend. Recorded by the famous Roman poet, Ovid, Asterion tells of his boyhood in Crete under the cruel hand of his stepfather Minos, his adventures with his friend, Theseus, and his growing love for the beautiful Phaedra.And of course what really happened in the labyrinth.This is the true story of the Minotaur.

"Asterian's tale will captivate readers. VERDICT Lovers of mythology will enjoy this coming-of-age adventure and be surprised by the believable, "true story" of the Minotaur" - School library Journal

"Minotaur is a fabulous story which engulfs the reader, wraps them in the old myths and strips it bare, re-wrapping them in a new story..." - San Francisco book review

"Wait until a weekend to start, since you'll stay up all night to finish it!...If you love mythology, you will love this book." - Teenreads

"...  the reader is gripped from beginning to end, eager to know more and totally absorbed in fascinating detail and delight. In our modern world, where "Truth often suffers for the sake of entertainment," this truly entertaining novel might be wisely thought-provoking too. It's highly recommended." - Shelia Deeth - author

"It poked at all my buttons, offending my sense of justice, making me turn pages hungry for Asterion's vindication and freedom. It was a pleasure to read." - Rachael Craw - author