From the back of the book: The terrible Minotaur awaits you! Your quest is to avenge the foul murder of your noble brother, Theseus, has led you to the wild and savage island of Crete. For YOU are Altheus, the young hero sent by the gods to right appalling wrong done to your house and rid your land of the scourge of the Minotaur. But first you must brave the lawless Court of King Minos, where two powerful factions struggle for power and no traveller is safe. You must play your part or perish with the losers! Brave Altheus - will YOU survive?