The Last Olympian
by Rick Riordan
Summary
The gods of Olympus are alive and well in the 21st Century! They still fall in love with mortals and have children who are half-god, half-human, like the heroes of the old Greek myths. Could you be one of those children? Join the adventures of Percy Jackson and his modern demigod friends as they fight mythological monsters and the forces of the titan lord Kronos.
All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Kronos's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows.
While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time.
In this momentous final book in the New York Times best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy's sixteenth birthday unfolds. And as the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate.
The Last Olympian is a #1 USA Today bestseller, a #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, and a #1 L.A. Times bestseller.
The Percy Jackson series features a twelve-year-old dyslexic boy who discovers he is the modern-day son of a Greek god. The Lightning Thief was a New York Times Notable Book for 2005. Film rights have been purchased by Twentieth Century Fox and a feature film is in development. The Sea of Monsters was a Child Magazine Best Book for Children for 2006 and a Publishers Weekly and BookSense national bestseller. The third title, The Titan's Curse, made the series a #1 New York Times bestseller, and the fourth title, The Battle of the Labyrinth, had a first printing of one million copies. The series concluded with The Last Olympian, which was also a major national bestseller with a first printing of 1.2 million. Rick is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller. Film rights for The 39 Clues have been purchased by Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks.
Rick Riordan Web Site | Percy Jackson Web Site
Praise
"A coherent, powerful tale at once exciting, philosophical and tear-jerking. A compelling conclusion to the saga." — Kirkus, starred review
"High-voltage adventure and crackling wit." — Booklist, starred review
About the Author
Rick Riordan is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series for children and the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults. A middle school teacher for many years, Rick received Saint Mary's Hall's first Master Teacher Award in 2002. Rick Riordan now writes full-time, and lives in San Antonio with his wife and two sons.
A frequently asked question: Rick's last name is pronounced Ryer'-dan. (First syllable rhymes with fire)
Rick Riordan Web Site | Percy Jackson Web Site
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