The Tyrant’s Tomb (The Trials of Apollo, Book Four)

Catalog Copy: In his penultimate adventure, a devastated but determined Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter, where he must learn what it is to be a hero, or die trying .”A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike.”–Kirkus Reviews#1 New York Times best-selling series. Rick Riordan is considered the “storyteller of the gods” because of his five #1 New York Times bestselling series based on mythology. A continuation of the Percy Jackson saga, but it also stands alone. A new take on Greek and Roman mythology from the point of view of a fallen god. Brings back beloved demigod characters from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series Introduces new demigods Villains are based on Roman emperors Features a diverse cast with people from all kinds of backgrounds and lifestyles Perfect for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, too. It’s not easy being Apollo, especially when you’ve been turned into a human and banished from Olympus. On his path to restoring five ancient oracles and reclaiming his godly powers, Apollo (aka Lester Papadopoulos) has faced both triumphs and tragedies. Now his journey takes him to Camp Jupiter in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the Roman demigods are preparing for a desperate last stand against the evil Triumvirate of Roman emperors. Hazel, Reyna, Frank, Tyson, Ella, and many other old friends will need Apollo’s aid to survive the onslaught. Unfortunately, the answer to their salvation lies in the forgotten tomb of a Roman ruler . . . someone even worse than the emperors Apollo has already faced. Don’t miss the exciting Book 4 in this bestselling series set in the Percy Jackson universe!

Author Bio: Rick Riordan, dubbed ?storyteller of the gods? by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, and the Trials of Apollo, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, based on Norse mythology. Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two #1 New York Times best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson?s Greek Gods and Percy Jackson?s Greek Heroes. Rick is also the publisher of an imprint at Disney-Hyperion, Rick Riordan Presents, dedicated to finding other authors of highly entertaining fiction based on world cultures and mythologies. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @RickRiordan.

Hardcover, 448 pages
Juvenile Fiction / Legends, Myths, Fables / Greek & Roman
ISBN: 9781484746448