Tribute: A Greek Mythology Retelling by Ellaura Shoop

A high stakes reimagining of the Icarus myth, combined and layered with that of Theseus and The Minotaur. Join Ikarus as he enters the dreaded labyrinth in this Greek mythology retelling. Ikarus was raised a prisoner in the palace of Knossos on the island of Genesis in ancient Greece. For as long as he can remember he has known that he is the one thing holding his father, the famed Daedalus, back from escaping servitude. King Minos wouldn’t hesitate to hurt the inventor’s son if either of them stepped too far out of line. While his father remains complacent Ikarus longs for freedom. When an Athenian prince volunteers as one of the fourteen yearly tributes sacrificed to the Minotaur and Ikarus’ best friend Ariadne insists on getting involved, Ikarus seizes his chance. He puts his trust in Theseus hoping the prince will help him and his father flee Minos’ clutches. But to earn a place on Theseus’ ship Ikarus must enter the unsolvable labyrinth built by Daedalus himself and face a monster unlike any other…