Description:

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.

About the Author:

Rick Riordan grew up in Texas and spent many years teaching middle school English and history before writing became his full-time work. His background in the classroom shaped his sense of pacing, humor, and character—he wrote for the students he knew, especially those who struggled to find books that felt alive to them. His breakthrough came with the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, inspired in part by bedtime stories he invented to help his son connect with mythology.

Before fantasy took over his career, Riordan wrote award-winning mysteries for adults, and that early discipline shows in his plotting: clear stakes, tight structure, and a storyteller’s instinct for momentum. As he expanded into Norse, Egyptian, and other mythological frameworks, he kept his signature blend of accessibility, wit, and heartfelt character work. He continues to support emerging writers and works closely with educators, always aiming to keep myth, imagination, and adventure within reach of young readers.