The Son of Neptune

Percy Jackson wakes up in a wolf sanctuary with no memory of who he is. He knows he is a demigod. He knows he must get to Camp Jupiter, the Roman demigod camp. And he knows, somehow, that whatever happened to him is connected to the greatest threat the ancient world has faced in millennia: the earth mother Gaea is waking, and her generals are already moving.

The second Heroes of Olympus novel reunites readers with their favourite hero — stripped of his memories, seeing his own world through fresh eyes — and introduces Hazel and Frank, two new demigods whose abilities and backstories add genuine depth and emotional richness to the series. Riordan handles the Greek-Roman cultural clash with his characteristic skill, using the differences between the two traditions to generate both humour and genuine dramatic tension.

The quest to free Thanatos, the god of death, from Gaea’s chains is as gripping and funny and moving as anything Riordan has written. Essential for fans of the series and a great entry point for new readers. Published by Puffin.