Cast down from Olympus into the frail body of seventeen‑year‑old Lester Papadopoulos, Apollo has scrambled through ghouls, emperors, and deadly mazes—but his destiny leads back to his old nemesis in the heart of New York City. The Tower of Nero, Caligula’s grim stronghold now re‑purposed by the mad emperor Nero, looms over the streets like a citadel of despair. To reclaim his godhood and save the last oracle, Apollo must navigate its treacherous passages—alive with undead legions, fiery traps, and Nero’s twisted magic.
Meg McCaffrey, the fierce daughter of Demeter, stands by Apollo’s side, battling her own inner demons as the missing oracle’s final prophecy draws near. Together, they forge uneasy alliances with familiar heroes—Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and Camp Half‑Blood’s bravest demigods—each risking everything to breach the tower’s defenses and reach the throne room where Nero awaits.
Rick Riordan delivers nonstop action and irreverent humor as Apollo learns humility, discovers the power of true friendship, and embraces the mortal strengths he once scorned. From chariot‑powered chases through Manhattan skyscrapers to a climactic showdown atop the tower’s burning battlements, The Tower of Nero weaves mythic stakes with contemporary thrills—proving that even a fallen god can rise again.
About the Author
Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Percy Jackson & the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, and The Trials of Apollo. Celebrated for his witty reinventions of ancient myth in modern settings, his books have sold over 45 million copies worldwide and inspired a generation to explore the wonders of mythology.
Product Details
ISBN‑13: 9781484746455
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Published: October 6, 2020
Pages: 416
Binding: Hardcover
