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title: "17 Heard Quotes By Rick Riordan"
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> [I heard Amos yell, “For Brooklyn!” It was an odd battle cry.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/i-heard-amos-yell-for-brooklyn-it-was-an-odd-battle-cry/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

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> [Ma’at demands a leader.” “Yeah so I’ve heard.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/ma-at-demands-a-leader-yeah-so-i-ve-heard/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

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> [Frank heard a laugh behind him. He glanced back and couldn't believe what he saw. Nico di Angelo was actually smiling. "That's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/frank-heard-a-laugh-behind-him-he-glanced-back-and-couldn-t-believe/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

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> [My stomach churned. The monster had mimicked Thalia perfectly. If I'd heard that voice in the dark, calling for help, I would've…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/my-stomach-churned-the-monster-had-mimicked-thalia-perfectly-if-i-d/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

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> [Quintus…” Geryon mused. “Short gray hair, muscular, swordsman?” “Yeah.” “Never heard of him,](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/quintus-geryon-mused-short-gray-hair-muscular-swordsman-yeah-never/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

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> [All I heard was the blood rushing through my ears, and the distant rumble and crackle of the Lake of Fire. (And…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/all-i-heard-was-the-blood-rushing-through-my-ears-and-the-distant/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

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> [Percy’d heard stories about amputees who had phantom pains where their missing legs and arms used to be. That’s how his mind…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/percy-d-heard-stories-about-amputees-who-had-phantom-pains-where/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

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> [So I took her hand, and I don't know what everybody else heard, but to me it sounded like a slow dance:…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/so-i-took-her-hand-and-i-don-t-know-what-everybody-else-heard-but-to/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

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> [Kids ask me questions. You'd think after doing this for four years, I would have heard every single question anyone could think…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/kids-ask-me-questions-you-d-think-after-doing-this-for-four-years-i/)

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> [Blackjack," Percy said, "this is Piper and Jason. They're friends." The horse nickered. "Uh, maybe later," Percy answered. Piper had heard that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/blackjack-percy-said-this-is-piper-and-jason-they-re-friends-the/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

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> [Far below, I heard Cacus bellowing as millions, maybe even thousands of filthy gallons of water slammed into him. Meanwhile, Annabeth alternately…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/far-below-i-heard-cacus-bellowing-as-millions-maybe-even-thousands-of/)

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> [We heard the army before we saw it. The noise was like a cannon barrage combined with a football stadium crowd- like…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/we-heard-the-army-before-we-saw-it-the-noise-was-like-a-cannon/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

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> [While Leo fussed over his helm controls, Hazel and Frank relayed the story of the fish-centaurs and their training camp. 'Incredible,' Jason…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/while-leo-fussed-over-his-helm-controls-hazel-and-frank-relayed-the/)

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> [And now, sis. Transportation for the Hunters, you say? Good timing. I was just about ready to roll." These demigods will also…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/and-now-sis-transportation-for-the-hunters-you-say-good-timing-i-was/)

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> [Briefly, the nymphaeum glowed with a softer light, like a full moon. Piper smelled exotic spices and blooming roses. She heard distant…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/briefly-the-nymphaeum-glowed-with-a-softer-light-like-a-full-moon/)

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> [The other thing that troubled me: Dad was clutching his workbag. Usually when he does that, it means we're in danger. Like…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/the-other-thing-that-troubled-me-dad-was-clutching-his-workbag/)

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> [We’re staying together,” he promised. “You’re not getting away from me. Never again.” Only then did she understand what would happen. A…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/we-re-staying-together-he-promised-you-re-not-getting-away-from-me/)

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## Other authors on Heard

## More by Rick Riordan

> [“It made sense, and I felt kind of stupid. I’d been hanging around dryads”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/it-made-sense-and-i-felt-kind-of-stupid-i-d-been-hanging-around-dryads/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [“That awkward moment when you jump out a window because your friend jumped out a window, then you remember that your other friend can…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/that-awkward-moment-when-you-jump-out-a-window-because-your-friend/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [Oh, dear Hazel.” Aphrodite folded her fan. “Such optimism, yet you have heartrending days ahead of you. Of course war is coming. Love and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/oh-dear-hazel-aphrodite-folded-her-fan-such-optimism-yet-you-have/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [Kids, if anything, are harder to write for because they are a more discerning audience. They will not stay with you if you go…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/kids-if-anything-are-harder-to-write-for-because-they-are-a-more/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [“He started toward the entrance. Seriously, how could he not? He stopped when he noticed the girl. She was kneeling in her vegetable garden,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/he-started-toward-the-entrance-seriously-how-could-he-not-he-stopped/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [Hercules used noise! Brass bells! He scared them away with the most horrible sound he could-" said Percy "Percy... Chiron's collection!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/hercules-used-noise-brass-bells-he-scared-them-away-with-the-most/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [“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?”…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/when-you-take-someone-s-hand-and-lead-them-to-valhalla-you-get-a/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [“he didn’t look as good as Piper had last night after she’d suddenly been transformed.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/he-didn-t-look-as-good-as-piper-had-last-night-after-she-d-suddenly/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/there-s-my-baby-i-cried-quite-carried-away-there-s-my-poochiekins/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [“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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/leo-plunked-the-cheese-wheel-in-front-of-me-cut-me-a-wedge-of-this-my/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/it-s-all-still-about-having-a-good-story-you-have-to-have-a-good/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/i-disobeyed-ra-s-wishes-and-so-he-ordered-my-onw-father-shu-hang-on-i/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [“Nico knelt and picked it up. He regarded Jason, as if waiting for an attack. "If the others found out-" "If the others found…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/nico-knelt-and-picked-it-up-he-regarded-jason-as-if-waiting-for-an/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [Wouldn't that put a twist in your toga?](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/wouldn-t-that-put-a-twist-in-your-toga/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

> [ \[Hazel\] hissed in frustration. 'I hate eidolons. I thought Piper made them promise to stay away.' 'Oh...' Frank said, like he'd just had his… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rick-riordan/hazel-hissed-in-frustration-i-hate-eidolons-i-thought-piper-made-them/)

[Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/)

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