The Trials of Apollo The Burning Maze

After barely escaping Caligula’s fiery trap in the previous quest, Apollo—now in the frail body of seventeen‑year‑old Lester Papadopoulos—stumbles into the desert wastes of California’s Burning Maze. Guided by the resourceful demigod Meg McCaffrey, he searches for the three hidden oracles needed to regain his divine powers. But the maze itself is alive with scorching tunnels, burning sands, and mechanical monsters wrought by Caligula’s twisted magic.

As the scorching heat tests their limits, Apollo and Meg uncover the maze’s dark secrets: an underground city of enslaved spirits, clues to the origin of Caligula’s power, and the true price of each oracle’s prophecy. Their journey forces Apollo to confront his own failings as a god—learning humility, empathy, and the value of mortal courage—while Meg wrestles with her destiny and the legacy of her lost mother.

Rick Riordan weaves a blistering narrative of humor and heroism, blending Greco‑Roman myth with modern action. From high‑speed chariot chases through molten corridors to heart‑stopping confrontations with mythic beasts, The Burning Maze delivers nonstop adventure—and a poignant lesson in what it truly means to fight for others.

Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Percy Jackson & the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, and The Trials of Apollo. Celebrated for his witty storytelling and seamless blending of ancient myth with contemporary life, his books have sold over 45 million copies worldwide and inspired a new generation of readers to discover the wonder of mythology.

• ISBN‑13: 9781423160915

• Publisher: Disney Hyperion

• Published: May 1, 2018

• Pages: 448

• Binding: Hardcover