Heroes of Olympus #3 The Mark of Athena

Heroes of Olympus #3 The Mark of Athena

by Rick Riordan, PB $20.00

The characters we grew to love in Riordan’s first series (Percy Jackson) continue their adventures with a whole bunch of great new characters.

The Mark of Athena is the third in the series, Heroes of Olympus. Percy and Annabeth from the Greek demigods camp must join forces with Piper and Jason from the Roman camp to close the Doors of Death and save the WORLD!

Can two groups of people brought up to hate each other get past their differences and carry out the quest of the Gods?

Once again, Riordan writes an action packed story that is funny and sad with many twists and turns along the way!

 

*Try Rick Riordan’s other series… Percy Jackson chronicles and the Kane Chronicles

 

 

 

 

Greek vs Roman- Gods at War!!

Heroes of Olympus:

The Son of Neptune

Percy Jackson is indeed back! In this epic follow-up to the brilliantly fast-paced The Lost Hero, the first book in the ‘Heroes of Olympus’ series, we finally find out where our lost hero has been for the past few months.  In book one, Percy is nowhere to be found, but the mysterious Jason turns up to Camp Half-Blood with a serious bout of amnesia.  He finds out he is the son of Zeus, and he and his new friends Piper and Leo (also demigods) set of on a dangerous quest to free the captured Hera (wife of Zeus, goddess of marriage and family) and Piper’s dad from the evil clutches of Gaia, the earth goddess and goddess of giants and monsters.  She is waking and preparing to take over the world!  Books one ends with Jason and his friends successfully saving Hera but they only manage to stall the rise of Gaia…

In book two, The Son of Neptune takes us to Camp Jupiter, a safe-haven for children of the ancient Roman gods to live, train and fight.  Percy Jackson arrives in usual dramatic fashion, battling evil snake-haired gorgons and carrying a disguised goddess of women and fertility, Juno.  Percy has lost his memory, has no idea where he is or what he has done, and he does not understand his powers.  He remembers just one name from his past- Annabeth.  He quickly befriends two other camp outcasts- Frank and Hazel, and the three of them head off on the most important quest of all: The Prophesy of Seven.

Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,
To storm or fire the world must fall.
An oath to keep with a final breath,
And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death

Blood-chilling stuff, as we’ve come to expect from famed writer Rick Riordan!  Percy and his friends journey to Alaska, Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, and encounter many gods and monsters with battles, challenges and trickery.  From harpies to amazons to gryphons, the gang have their demigod work cut out for them!

With more action and adventure than should be allowed, this books will leave you in anticipation of the third installment (sadly not due out till this time next year).  Thankfully, The Son of Neptune is a hefty tome, so try to savour it and not read it too fast!

For young adults and adults alike (this devotee is 32 years of age…), get your copy while they’re still in stock!!

Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune

rrp $19.95 

Take a seat on the Throne Of Fire…

Kane Chronicles 2:

The Throne of Fire

Many of us have been waiting on the edge of our seats for the latest installment of the Kane Chronicles series, by the prolific and entertaining young adult author, Rick Riordan.  The wait is now over with the thrilling “Throne of Fire” here to take us on a another unforgettable journey into Egyptian Mythology with brother and sister duo, Sadie and Carter Kane.

Ever since the Egyptian gods have come into their lives, trouble has had a habit of following Sadie and Carter.  And with the Lord of Chaos, Apophis, threatening to rise out of exile, the Kane siblings find themselves in hot water once more.  This time around, their startling adventure sees them battle a burning scroll, gamble with the shady Moon god, travel the Duat, learn the secret of a Secret Name, have dinner with their dead parents in the Underworld, and make the firmest of friends with Bes, god of dwarfs.

Descendents of the legendary House of Life, Sadie and Carter have a gift.  They can see and do things that should simply be impossible.  But even with all their considerable skill and determination, it’s going to take a miracle to complete the task they have set themselves and wake the aging Sun god, Ra.

With the entire mission a risk of mammoth proportions, completion is nearly impossible.  But if Order is to be restored, success is essential.  Only the lives of the entire human race depend upon it!

In store now!

rrp $19.95

Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero!

Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero

by Rick Riordan, PB $19.95

Return to the world of Percy Jackson in Rick Riordan’s fantastic new series, Heroes of Olympus. Greek and Roman mythology was never so interesting!

Riordan’s new series is still set in modern times with a modern spin on the ancient stories of the Gods. This time we follow the fortunes of demi-Gods Jason, Piper and Leo as they discover Camp Half-Blood and who they really are.

Mystery, action and humour are always done well in Riordan’s books and while the story is set after the events of the Percy Jackson series, you don’t need to have read them to make sense of, and enjoy the new adventures.

Our three heroes face curses, mythical creatures and of course the ever temperamental Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus. For those tho miss Percy Jackson, this will satisfy your craving!

Keep an eye out for the upcoming sequel;  Heroes of Olympus: Son of Neptune

***Also available by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson & The Sea of Monsters

Percy Jackson & The Titan’s Curse

Percy Jackson & The Battle of the Labyrinth

Percy Jackson & The Last Olympians

Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid

Same great writing, all new mythology!!!

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan (PB $19.95)

Rick Riordan is back with whole new stories to tell; The Kane Chronicles! After bringing us the sensational Percy Jackson series that revolved around Greek mythology, his new book centres around Egypt.

Told from the perspectives of brother and sister team Carter and Sadie Kane, The Red Pyramid is action packed with mystery, mythology and monsters! Riordan has clearly done his research and the ancient relics and gods are fascinating! The characters are as always diverse and interesting and even though this is only book 1, you will become attached to them very quickly.

Riordan sends us from England to Cairo to Paris to America on a quest that can be dramatic and funny and heartwarming. Fans of Percy Jackson will love this new series and be hanging out for book 2 as soon as they put it down!!!

Also by Rick Riordan:

Percy Jackson & The Lightening Thief

Percy Jackson & The Sea of Monsters

Percy Jackson & The Titan’s Curse

Percy Jackson & The Battle of The Labyrinth

Percy Jackson & The Last Olympian