The Dark Prophecy: The Trials of Apollo, Book 2. 'Exclusive' Edition (ISBN 9781368009553), with "Apollo's Least-Favorites Emperors" Insert Tipped In. First Edition, First Printing

Rick Riordan

ISBN 10: 1368009557 / ISBN 13: 9781368009553

Published by Disney-Hyperion (Disney Book Group), New York, 2017

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New; see scans and description. Stated First Edition and First Printing, the so-named Exclusive edition (of several first edition variants), this one ISBN 9781368009553, with 'Apollo's Least-Favorite Emperors" tri-fold (6 pp.) insert. See scans and description. New York: Disney-Hyperion (Disney Book Group), 2017. 'The Dark Prophecy: The Trials of Apollo, Book 2', by Rick Riordan. Jacket illustration by John Rocco.Octavo, illustrated jacket, bright red cloth boards with gilt spine imprinting and gilt Apollo logo on front cover, goldenrod endpapers, 421 (414 + 7) pp. + 'Apollo's Least Favorite Emperors' tipped in at rear pastedown (see scan). 'Exclusive' Edition, with cover seal so-stating. First Edition, First Printing. The ISBN of this edition is 9781368009553, though the copyright page shows the standard first edition ISBN; see scans of rear jacket cover and copyright page for comparison. A New, and flawless, example; immaculate from cover to cover, including jacket. See all scans. The second adventure in Riordan's 'Trials of Apollo' series, written as a sequel to his 'Heroes of Olympus' series. Collectible as a very scarce form of the stated first edition. Ships in a new, sturdy, protective box, of course; not a bag. L71.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dark Prophecy: The Trials of Apollo, Book 2. 'Exclusive' Edition (ISBN 9781368009553), with "Apollo's Least-Favorites Emperors" Insert Tipped In. First Edition, First Printing
• Publisher: Disney-Hyperion (Disney Book Group), New York
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1368009557
• ISBN 13: 9781368009553
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: John Rocco (jacket)
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fantasy and Horror

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Synopsis

EXCLUSIVE EDITION: Apollo's Guide to His Least Favorite Roman Emperors. What did these heinous figures from history do in their time, and which one will Lester have to face in THE DARK PROPHECY? Zeus has punished his son Apollo--god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more--by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo/Lester do anything about them without his powers? After experiencing a series of dangerous--and frankly, humiliating--trials at Camp Half-Blood, Lester must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. Somewhere in the American Midwest, he and his companions must find the most dangerous Oracle from ancient times: 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 son of Hephaestus Leo Valdez, the now-mortal sorceress Calypso, the bronze dragon Festus, and other unexpected allies--some familiar, some new--from the world of demigods. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride. . . .