Daedalus Is Dead
Daedalus Is Dead by Seamus Sullivan, published by Tor Publishing Group on September 30, 2025, is a 176-page exploration of fatherhood and masculinity through a reimagined lens of Greek mythology. The narrative centers on Daedalus, the renowned architect of the Labyrinth, as he grapples with the loss of his son Icarus, who tragically fell into the sea while escaping the tyrannical King Minos. As Daedalus embarks on a journey to reunite with Icarus in the Underworld, he reflects on his past and the events that led to his son’s demise.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes woven throughout the story, including elements of folklore and horror, as Daedalus confronts various terrors in his quest for understanding. The tale delves into his memories of Crete and the haunting presence of the Minotaur, alongside encounters with figures like Queen Persephone. This edition presents a unique blend of mythology and genre fiction, inviting readers to navigate the labyrinth of Daedalus’s heart as he seeks the truth behind his grief.
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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. And the grieving father of Icarus, who plunged into the sea as father and son flew from the grasp of the tyrannical King Minos.
Now, Daedalus seeks to reunite with Icarus in the Underworld, even as he revisits his own memories of Crete, hoping to understand what went so terribly wrong at the end of his son’s life. Daedalus will confront any terror to see Icarus again—whether it’s the cruel punishments of Tartarus, the cunning Queen Persephone, or the insatiable ghost of the Minotaur.
But the truth, stalking Daedalus in the labyrinth of his own heart, might be too monstrous for him to bear.
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