The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo Book 2): Rick Riordan - Softcover

Riordan, Rick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141363975 ISBN 13: 9780141363974

Publisher: Puffin, 2017

Synopsis

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The god Apollo, cast down to earth and trapped in the form of a gawky teenage boy as punishment, must set off on the second of his harrowing (and hilarious) trials.

He and his companions seek the ancient oracles - restoring them is the only way for Apollo to reclaim his place on Mount Olympus - but this is easier said than done.

Somewhere in the American Midwest is a haunted cave that may hold answers for Apollo in his quest to become a god again . . . if it doesn't kill him or drive him insane first. Standing in Apollo's way is the second member of the evil Triumvirate - a Roman emperor whose love of bloodshed and spectacle makes even Nero look tame.

To survive the encounter, Apollo will need the help of a now-mortal goddess, a bronze dragon, and some familiar demigod faces from Camp Half-Blood. With them by his side, can Apollo face down the greatest challenge of his four thousand years of existence?

About this title

Review:

"A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike." ""Kirkus Reviews"""

"Riordan's characters continue to be an impressively diverse group. . . . This latest has Riordan's signature wry narration, nonstop action, and mythology brought to life. A must-buy. . . ." ""School Library Journal"""

PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN ORACLE
"A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike." "Kirkus Reviews""

PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN ORACLE
"Riordan's characters continue to be an impressively diverse group. . . . This latest has Riordan's signature wry narration, nonstop action, and mythology brought to life. A must-buy. . . ." "School Library Journal""

PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN ORACLE
"A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN ORACLE
"Riordan's characters continue to be an impressively diverse group. . . . This latest has Riordan's signature wry narration, nonstop action, and mythology brought to life. A must-buy. . . ."--School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN ORACLE

"A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN ORACLE

"Riordan's characters continue to be an impressively diverse group. . . . This latest has Riordan's signature wry narration, nonstop action, and mythology brought to life. A must-buy. . . ."--School Library Journal

About the Author:

Rick Riordan, dubbed 'storyteller of the gods' by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five New York Times number-one bestselling book series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson, the Heroes of Olympus and the Trials of Apollo, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase, based on Norse mythology. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, won the Red House Children's Book Award and is now a blockbuster film franchise starring Logan Lerman.

To learn more about Rick and his books, you can visit him at www.rickriordan.co.uk or follow him on Twitter @camphalfblood.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0141363975
• ISBN 13: 9780141363974
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464