All I heard was the blood rushing through my ears, and the distant rumble and crackle of the Lake of Fire. (And… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Percy’d heard stories about amputees who had phantom pains where their missing legs and arms used to be. That’s how his mind… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
So I took her hand, and I don't know what everybody else heard, but to me it sounded like a slow dance:… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Frank heard a laugh behind him. He glanced back and couldn't believe what he saw. Nico di Angelo was actually smiling. "That's… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
My stomach churned. The monster had mimicked Thalia perfectly. If I'd heard that voice in the dark, calling for help, I would've… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Quintus…” Geryon mused. “Short gray hair, muscular, swordsman?” “Yeah.” “Never heard of him, — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
We heard the army before we saw it. The noise was like a cannon barrage combined with a football stadium crowd- like… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Kids ask me questions. You'd think after doing this for four years, I would have heard every single question anyone could think… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Blackjack," Percy said, "this is Piper and Jason. They're friends." The horse nickered. "Uh, maybe later," Percy answered. Piper had heard that… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Far below, I heard Cacus bellowing as millions, maybe even thousands of filthy gallons of water slammed into him. Meanwhile, Annabeth alternately… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Briefly, the nymphaeum glowed with a softer light, like a full moon. Piper smelled exotic spices and blooming roses. She heard distant… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The other thing that troubled me: Dad was clutching his workbag. Usually when he does that, it means we're in danger. Like… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
We’re staying together,” he promised. “You’re not getting away from me. Never again.” Only then did she understand what would happen. A… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
While Leo fussed over his helm controls, Hazel and Frank relayed the story of the fish-centaurs and their training camp. 'Incredible,' Jason… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
And now, sis. Transportation for the Hunters, you say? Good timing. I was just about ready to roll." These demigods will also… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“That awkward moment when you jump out a window because your friend jumped out a window, then you remember that your other friend can… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
Oh, dear Hazel.” Aphrodite folded her fan. “Such optimism, yet you have heartrending days ahead of you. Of course war is coming. Love and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
Kids, if anything, are harder to write for because they are a more discerning audience. They will not stay with you if you go… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“He started toward the entrance. Seriously, how could he not? He stopped when he noticed the girl. She was kneeling in her vegetable garden,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
Hercules used noise! Brass bells! He scared them away with the most horrible sound he could-" said Percy "Percy... Chiron's collection! — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“When you take someone’s hand and lead them to Valhalla, you get a glimpse into their soul.” “Did that happen when you took me?”… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“he didn’t look as good as Piper had last night after she’d suddenly been transformed.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share
There’s my baby!” I cried, quite carried away. “There’s my Poochiekins!” Ammit ran at me and leaped into my arms, nuzzling me with his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“Leo plunked the cheese wheel in front of me. "Cut me a wedge of this, my good ma. Chop-chop!" I scowled at him. "Don't… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
It's all still about having a good story. You have to have a good story as your anchor, as your main focus. So for… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
I disobeyed Ra's wishes, and so he ordered my onw father, Shu-" "Hang on," I said. "Shoe?" "S-h-u," she said. "The god of the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
“Nico knelt and picked it up. He regarded Jason, as if waiting for an attack. "If the others found out-" "If the others found… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
[Hazel] hissed in frustration. 'I hate eidolons. I thought Piper made them promise to stay away.' 'Oh...' Frank said, like he'd just had his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share
