The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan (z-lib.org).epub

“Percy Jackson fans can rest easy: this first book in Riordan’s Heroes of
Olympus spin-off series is a fast-paced adventure with enough familiar
elements to immediately hook those eager to revisit his modern world of
mythological mayhem. Rotating among his three protagonists, Riordan’s
storytelling is as polished as ever, brimming with wit, action, and heart—his

devotees won’t be disappointed.”
—Publishers Weekly

“With appealing new characters within a familiar framework, this spin-off
will satisfy the demand for more.”
—Booklist

“Riordan excels at clever plot devices and at creating an urgent sense of
cliff-hanging danger. His interjection of humor by incongruous

juxtaposition…provides some welcome relief. The young heroes deal with
issues familiar to teens today: Who am I? Can I live up to the expectations
of others? Having read the first series is helpful but not essential, and the

complex plot is made for sequels.”
—School Library Journal

“Riordan extends the franchise in a logical direction while maximizing the
elements that made the first series so popular: irreverent heroes, plenty of

tension-filled moments fighting monsters, and authentic classical
mythology mixed in with modern life. Completely in control of pacing and
tone, he balances a faultless comic banter against deeper notes that reveal

the characters’ vulnerabilities. With Percy Jackson slated to make an
appearance in later volumes, fans nostalgic for the old books should find in

this new series everything they’ve been pining for.”
—Horn Book

Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods

“Percy’s gift, which is no great secret, is to breathe new life into the gods.
Closest attention is paid to the Olympians, but Riordan has a sure touch
when it comes to fitting much into a small space—as does Rocco’s artwork,

which smokes and writhes on the page as if hit by lightning….The
inevitable go-to for Percy’s legions of fans who want the stories behind his

stories.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“The age-old stories are endlessly strong, resonant, and surprising, while
the telling here is fresh, irreverent, and amusing. A must-have for the Percy

Jackson canon.”
—Booklist

Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes

“…the most voluble of Poseidon’s many sons dishes on a dozen more
ancient relatives and fellow demigods. Riordan leavens full, refreshingly
tart accounts of the ups and downs of such higher-profile heroes as Theseus,

Orpheus, Hercules, and Jason with the lesser-known but often equally
awesome exploits of such butt-kicking ladies as Atalanta, Otrera (the first

Amazon), and lion-wrestling Cyrene. The breezy treatment effectively
blows off…the dust obscuring the timeless themes in each hero’s career.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Written in the voice of Percy Jackson, these ancient stories sound fresh and
vital. Like its predecessor, this large, handsome tome…will fly off library
shelves.”
—Booklist

The Kane Chronicles

Book One: The Red Pyramid

★ “The first volume in the Kane Chronicles, this fantasy adventure delivers
what fans loved about the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series: young
protagonists with previously unsuspected magical powers, a riveting story
marked by headlong adventure, a complex background rooted in ancient

mythology, and wry, witty twenty-first-century narration.”
—Booklist (starred review)

“This tale explodes into action from chapter one….Readers pining for Percy
Jackson will find new heroes in Carter and Sadie Kane.”
—Kirkus Reviews

★ “A truly original take on Egyptian mythology…A must-have book.”
—School Library Journal (starred review)

“Once again, Riordan masterfully meshes modern life with mythology and
history, reinvigorating dusty artifacts such as the Rosetta stone and
revitalizing ancient Egyptian story lines.”
—The Los Angeles Times

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard

Book One: The Sword of Summer

“Rick Riordan’s new series is simply brilliant—maybe his best yet! I
thought I knew Norse mythology, but now that I’ve read the gripping and
hilarious Sword of Summer, I’ll never see Thor the same way again. Get

ready to stay up all night reading!”
—New York Times #1 best-selling author Harlan Coben

“The Sword of Summer is a propulsive, kinetic, witty rebooting of Norse
mythology with all the charm of the Percy Jackson novels. Instantly

likeable heroes! Insane action! Cool villains! A twisting, turning, always
exciting story! Rick Riordan does it again, even better.”
—New York Times best-selling author Michael Grant

“The Sword of Summer combines the glory of Norse myth with the joy of
Rick Riordan’s effervescent world-building. One of Riordan’s funniest
books—everything from the chapter titles to the wry humor of Magnus
Chase will have you chuckling; even as the plot races along at breakneck
speed. Check me into the Hotel Valhalla, please. I’ll be staying.”
—New York Times #1 best-selling author Cassandra Clare

“With an epic plot, engaging (and diverse) characters, and tones of
wisecracking humor, Riordan’s latest is a page-turner. Those new to the
author’s past series can jump right in; fans of his previous works will be
happy to see clever nods and references to the other in-universe books.”

—School Library Journal

“[A] whirlwind of myth, action, and wry sarcasm, perfect for readers
hungry for a new hit of that Percy Jackson–type magic.”
—Horn Book

“Riordan offers a terrific cast that is effortlessly diverse—all of the allies
stand as independent, well-constructed characters who each bring entirely
different skills, histories, interests, and personalities to the group. Riordan
fans will be thrilled, and Norse mythology buffs will be pleased to see that

his focus has shifted to their faves.”
—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

RICK RIORDAN, dubbed “storyteller of the gods” by Publishers Weekly,
is the author of five New York Times #1 best-selling series. He is best known
for his Percy Jackson and the Olympians books, which bring Greek
mythology to life for contemporary readers. He expanded on that series with
two more: the Heroes of Olympus and the Trials of Apollo, which cleverly
combine Greek and Roman gods and heroes with his beloved modern
characters. Rick also tackled the ancient Egyptian gods in the magic-filled
Kane Chronicles trilogy, and Norse mythology in the otherworldly Magnus
Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. Millions of fans across the globe have
enjoyed his fast-paced and funny quest adventures as well as his two #1
best-selling myth collections, Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods and Percy
Jackson’s Greek Heroes. Rick lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with his wife
and two sons. For more information, go to www.rickriordan.com, or follow
him on Twitter @camphalfblood.