Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, was the overall winner of the Red House Children's Book Award in 2006. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwideRICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTERThe Greek Gods are alive and kicking - go to and see for yourself'A cracking read' - Sunday Express'Explosive' - Big Issue'Action-packed' - Telegraph Rick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. Its massive bronze hull glittered in the sunlight.Part of her wanted to kidnap Percy right now, get on board and get out of here while they still could.She couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to go terribly wrong. She heard that whispering laughter again, as if the presence had followed her from the ship.She looked up at the Argo II. ONE FATAL PROPHECYSEVEN BRAVE DEMIGODSA QUEST TO FIND - AND CLOSE - THE DOORS OF DEATH.Annabeth felt as if someone had draped a cold washcloth across her neck.
THE HEROES OF OLYMPUS THE MARK OF ATHENA SERIES
The Mark of Athena is the explosive third part in Rick Riordan's number one series - Heroes of Olympus. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. A literal cliffhanger leaves eager readers hanging next stop: Greece-and Tartarus. Here, Riordan's infectious love for his subject matter really comes through, even as he takes some real risks with his characters. A Luddite god rails against what he calls the "b-book," which displaced the far superior scroll technology Annabeth gets a crash course in the cult of Mithros far below the streets of Rome. Once the Argo II leaves the United States, though, the pace picks up, and the comically instructive set pieces Riordan's so good at emerge. With sweethearts Annabeth and Percy once again united, much of the tension that powered earlier books is gone. As the trireme crosses the country, the pace drags while the demigods sort out relationships and work to figure out both cryptic prophecy and nightmare visions.
They seek the titular Mark of Athena, which they hope will provide the key to defeating the vengeful Earth mother, Gaea, or at least some of her giant offspring.
With his now-trademark zero-to-60 acceleration, the author engineers a ghostly possession to set Greeks and Romans at odds and initiates the Prophecy of the Seven, hurtling Annabeth, Percy, Piper, Leo, Hazel, Frank and Jason into a pell-mell flight on the magical trireme Argo II. Carolyn Phelan Booklist Online"Īfter waging two separate quests (The Lost Hero, 2010 The Son of Neptune, 2011), the Greek and Roman demigods of Riordan's Heroes of Olympus quintet join forces. With a true storyteller's sense of pacing, Riordan creates another compelling adventure, right down to the cliff-hanger at the end. The demigods use their wits and their weapons skillfully in a string of encounters, and their insecurities make the characters all the more appealing. Throughout the novel, the juxtaposition of humor and terror makes both aspects of the writing more vivid. Along the way, they encounter Nemesis in Utah, Bacchus in Kansas, Phorcys in Atlanta, Aphrodite in Charleston, and Hercules at the Strait of Gibraltar. Meanwhile, they help Annabeth in her quest to recover the ancient statue of Athena stolen from the Parthenon. Representing both Greek and Roman camps, the seven companions undertake a mission to prevent the imminent destruction of Rome, the awakening of Gaea, and the end of the world. This third volume thrusts Percy, Jason, Annabeth, Hazel, Leo, Frank, and Piper into action once again. Terrifying dreams and enigmatic prophecies mean danger for seven teen demigods, but also good times for fans of The Heroes of Olympus series.
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