Tyrant's Tomb, Paperback by Riordan, Rick, ISBN 1484780663, ISBN-13 9781484780664, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US

<div><b>In his penultimate adventure, now in paperback, a devastated but determined Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter, where he must learn what it is to be a hero, or die trying.</b></div><div><br></div><div>"A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div>It's not easy being Apollo, especially when you've been turned into a human and banished from Olympus. On his path to restoring five ancient Oracles and reclaiming his godly powers, Apollo (aka Lester Papadopoulos) has faced both triumphs and tragedies. </div><div><br></div><div>Now his journey takes him to Camp Jupiter in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the Roman demigods are preparing for a desperate last stand against the evil Triumvirate of Roman emperors. Hazel, Reyna, Frank, Tyson, Ella, and many other old friends will need Apollo's aid to survive the onslaught. </div><div><br></div><div>Unfortunately, the answer to their salvation lies in the forgotten tomb of a Roman ruler . . . someone even worse than the emperors Apollo has already faced. </div><div><br></div><div><b>This fourth book in the #1<i> New York Times</i> best-selling series features a diverse cast of characters in a pull-out-all-the-stops adventure and can be enjoyed by mythology lovers ages 8 and up. Bonus material includes the first chapter of <i>The Tower of Nero</i>, a sneak peek at Rick's first story based on Celtic mythology, and more!</b></div>