The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo Book 1)

The first book in a breathtaking new series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan, The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo Book 1) transports readers to a thrilling world where ancient mythology meets modern-day adventure.

How do you punish an immortal? By making him human.

After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus and stripped of his divine powers. He helplessly plummets to Earth, landing in the chaotic and bustling streets of New York City. Now in the fragile form of a regular teenage boy named Lester Papadopoulos, Apollo must navigate the treacheries of the mortal world, a far cry from his lush, omnipotent existence.

Weak and disoriented, Apollo faces a monumental challenge: to not only survive as a mortal but to find a way to regain Zeus's favour while eluding a rogues' gallery of gods, monsters, and mortals who have long sought his demise. As enemies close in on all sides, his once-dependable prophecies no longer provide any guidance, and his self-confidence is a distant memory.

In search of sanctuary and guidance, Apollo makes his way to a place where he hopes to find allies and safety: the storied haven for demigods, Camp Half-Blood. With the help of new friends, including a demigod named Meg McCaffrey and some familiar faces from Riordan's earlier series, Apollo embarks on a compelling journey to reclaim his divine status.

Rick Riordan masterfully paints a world where the ancient and the modern collide, creating a fast-paced, richly detailed tale of bravery, friendship, and redemption. The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo Book 1) will captivate readers with its blend of humour, action, and moving character arcs, keeping them eagerly turning the pages to uncover Apollo's fate.