Percy Jackson and the Olympians #5: The Last Olympian, by Rick Riordan (Hyperion, 2009)

Percy Jackson, demi-god son of Poseidon, meets his destiny in the epic conclusion to this series. As the ancient monster Typhon marches across America with only the gods of Olympus to slow him down, the infamous Titan Kronos launches an all-out assault upon New York City, and it’s up to Percy and his allies to stand their ground and save the day. But a prophecy is about to come true at a great cost. Heroes and monsters alike will die in the streets of Manhattan; not even the gods know how things will turn out. A nonstop adventure that takes our heroes across America, through time and space, and even into the underworld, The Last Olympian is a superb reworking of the Greek myths. With its memorable characters, widescreen action, and no-holds-barred plot, this is a worthy end to the series, sure to satisfy fans.


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