Apollo’s journey from Olympus to mortal peril has tested his pride and patience—but nothing prepares him for the trials awaiting at Camp Jupiter. Mourning the loss of Jason Grace, Apollo (in his human guise, Lester Papadopoulos) arrives on the shores of the San Francisco Bay to find the Roman demigod legion in turmoil under the sinister influence of the Triumvirate of Roman emperors.
Charged with restoring the fourth hidden oracle, Apollo must delve into the Tyrant’s Tomb: an ancient sepulcher housing the malevolent spirit of Emperor Tarquin, whose dark magic endangers both the living and the dead. With the fierce demigod Meg McCaffrey at his side, Apollo navigates Roman rituals, earns the respect of Camp Jupiter’s leaders—Hazel, Reyna, Frank, and Tyson—and uncovers that heroism demands more than divine power. As undead legions rise and Tarquin’s whispers echo through the tomb’s catacombs, Apollo faces his greatest challenge: embracing vulnerability, atoning for past arrogance, and uniting demigods in a desperate stand against tyranny.
Rick Riordan blends high‑stakes action, sharp humor, and heartfelt character growth in The Tyrant’s Tomb, delivering chariot‑powered battles across the Legion’s training grounds, pulse‑pounding exploration of haunted corridors, and a climactic confrontation atop the tomb’s ominous heights. This installment proves that courage, unlike godly radiance, can shine brightest in human weakness.
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. Renowned for his witty reinventions of ancient myth in modern settings, his novels have sold over 45 million copies worldwide and inspired generations to explore the wonders—and lessons—of mythology.
Product Details
ISBN‑13: 9781484746448
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Published: September 24, 2019
Pages: 448 (hardcover)
Binding: Hardcover
