Peace can only last for so long though once it is discovered which god has fathered Percy. Monstrous attacks begin and Percy is sent on a quest to retrieve Zeus's stolen master bolt (the lightening bolt from which all other bolts are made) and return it before the summer solstice to stop an all out war between the gods. Along the way is more adventure than one boy can handle danger at every turn, and new heights of treachery.
An absolutely fantastic tale marvelously woven by the author Rick Riordan. As a book written for young adults I didn't expect it to be as fun and engaging for an actual adult as it was. Move over Harry Potter because Percy Jackson could kick your butt. Smart mouthed, practical and fun Percy doesn't go looking for trouble but he was born a hero, a combination of mortal and god parentage that he can not control. In a world where hero’s are sent on quests all the time and spent their lives training Percy is a rare breath of fresh air.
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