THE TRIALS OF APOLLO

Description

​The Trials of Apollo is a five-book fantasy adventure series by Rick Riordan that continues the saga of the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles. Set after the events of The Heroes of Olympus, the series follows the Greek god Apollo, who is cast down to Earth by Zeus and transformed into a mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos. Stripped of his divine powers, Apollo must navigate the modern world, undertake dangerous quests, and restore several ancient oracles to regain his place on Mount Olympus.​Riordan Wiki+8Wikipedia+8Wikipedia+8

Series Overview:

1. The Hidden Oracle – Apollo, now mortal, lands in New York City and teams up with demigod Meg McCaffrey to confront threats at Camp Half-Blood. ​

2. The Dark Prophecy – Apollo embarks on a journey to the American Midwest to locate a missing oracle and confront the Roman Emperor Commodus. ​

3. The Burning Maze – In California, Apollo and his companions face the deadly Emperor Caligula while trying to rescue the imprisoned Oracle of Erythraea. ​

4. The Tyrant’s Tomb – Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter in San Francisco to help defend it against the undead King Tarquin and the Triumvirate’s forces. ​

5. The Tower of Nero – In the series finale, Apollo returns to New York City to confront Emperor Nero and his arch-nemesis Python, aiming to reclaim his godhood.

Throughout the series, readers encounter familiar characters from Riordan’s previous works, including Percy Jackson, Nico di Angelo, and Leo Valdez, as well as new allies and adversaries. The narrative blends humor, action, and mythology, offering a fresh perspective through Apollo’s witty and self-deprecating narration.​

The Trials of Apollo has been praised for its engaging storytelling and exploration of themes such as identity, redemption, and the complexities of heroism. The series is suitable for readers aged 9 and up and is available in various formats, including hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook.