The demigods are having more frequent visions of a terrible battle at Camp Half-Blood. She needs their blood -the blood of Olympus - in order to wake. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. Her giants have risen - all of them - and they're stronger than ever. Though the Greek and Roman crew members of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea.

The Blood of Olympus is the fifth book in the bestselling Heroes of Olympus series - set in the high-octane world of Percy Jackson. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, was the overall winner of the Red House Children's Book Award in 2006. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide RICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTER The Greek Gods are alive and kicking - go to and see for yourself 'A cracking read' - Sunday Express 'Explosive' - Big Issue 'Action-packed' - Telegraph Rick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to go terribly wrong. Its massive bronze hull glittered in the sunlight.Part of her wanted to kidnap Percy right now, get on board and get out of here while they still could. She heard that whispering laughter again, as if the presence had followed her from the ship. Annabeth felt as if someone had draped a cold washcloth across her neck. ONE FATAL PROPHECY SEVEN BRAVE DEMIGODS A QUEST TO FIND - AND CLOSE - THE DOORS OF DEATH. The Mark of Athena is the explosive third part in Rick Riordan's number one series - Heroes of Olympus.

The heroes of olympus