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Friends both familiar and new will emerge in The Burning Maze, Book Three of the New York Times #1 best-selling Trials of Apollo series.





"A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--Kirkus Reviews

  • #1 New York Times best-selling series
  • Rick Riordan is considered the "storyteller of the gods" because of his five #1 New York Times bestselling series based on mythology
  • A continuation of the Percy Jackson saga, but it also stands alone
  • A new take on Greek and Roman mythology from the point of view of a fallen god
  • Brings back beloved demigod characters from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series
  • Introduces new demigods
  • Villains are based on Roman emperors
  • Features a diverse cast with people from all kinds of backgrounds and lifestyles
  • Perfect for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, too



The formerly glorious god Apollo, cast down to earth in punishment by Zeus, is now an awkward mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos.




In order to regain his place on Mount Olympus, Lester must restore five Oracles that have gone dark. But he has to achieve this impossible task without having any godly powers and while being duty-bound to a confounding young daughter of Demeter named Meg. Thanks a lot, Dad.



With the help of some demigod friends, Lester managed to survive his first two trials, one at Camp Half-Blood, and one in Indianapolis, where Meg received the Dark Prophecy. The words she uttered while seated on the Throne of Memory revealed that an evil triumvirate of Roman emperors plans to attack Camp Jupiter.




While Leo flies ahead on Festus to warn the Roman camp, Lester and Meg must go through the Labyrinth to find the third emperor--and an Oracle who speaks in word puzzles--somewhere in the American Southwest.




There is one glimmer of hope in the gloom-filled prophecy: The cloven guide alone the way does know. They will have a satyr companion, and Meg knows just who to call upon. . . .
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Also by #1 New York Times best-selling author Rick Riordan, author of The Percy Jackson series: The best-selling author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians takes on ancient Egypt in the first book of a trilogy that offers a modern-day portal into a rich fantastical world of ancient myth. The world’s foremost expert in bringing ancient stories to life for modern young readers through fast-paced, hilarious, and high-stakes adventure quests turns to Norse mythology for the first time. Rick Riordan, the best-selling author of the Percy Jackson series, pumps up the action and suspense in The Lost Hero, the first book in The Heroes of Olympus series. The classic first book about Percy Jackson, the troubled boy who discovers he is the son of Poseidon, and his adventures with demigods, monsters, and Greek gods. Book One in the #1 New York Times best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series gets the graphic novel treatment from three big names in the comic book industry.

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"Riordan fans will find all of the key elements here: wisecracking narration, underdog kid turned hero (well, god turned underdog turned hero in this case), mythological core, and robust side characters who round out the field."―Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books

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Rick Riordan, dubbed “storyteller of the gods” by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, and the Trials of Apollo, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, based on Norse mythology. Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two #1 New York Times best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods and Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes. Rick is also the publisher of an imprint at Disney-Hyperion, Rick Riordan Presents, dedicated to finding other authors of highly entertaining fiction based on world cultures and mythologies. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @camphalfblood.


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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Disney Hyperion (May 1, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1484746430
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1484746431
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10+ years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 710L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
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  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 1.4 x 8.5 inches
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Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. He is also the author of the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults.

For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas. In 2002, Saint Mary's Hall honored him with the school's first Master Teacher Award.

While teaching full time, Riordan began writing mystery novels for grownups. His Tres Navarre series went on to win the top three national awards in the mystery genre - the Edgar, the Anthony and the Shamus. Riordan turned to children's fiction when he started The Lightning Thief as a bedtime story for his oldest son.

Today over 35 million copies of his Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus books are in print in the United States, and rights have been sold into more than 35 countries. Rick is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller.

Rick Riordan now writes full-time. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons.

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Customers say Rick Riordan writes exceptional stories for young readers. They appreciate the excellent doses of humor and clever writing. They also describe the book as a fun, emotional read with great pacing. Readers also mention the story is full of mystery, magic, intrigue, and great characterization. Opinions are mixed on the characters, with some finding them wonderful and others saying they killed a beloved main character.

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48 customers mention "Story/plot"43 positive5 negative

Customers find the story full of mystery, magic, intrigue, and wild adventure. They also say it has a great message for youngsters, a very good progression on the whole mythology universe, and the author does a good job of subtly unfolding the wonders of the story. Customers also describe the book as an urban fantasy with mythology all over the place.

"...The book is a rousing, rollicking adventure with a great message for youngsters...." Read more

"...is one of my favorite authors because his stories are so relatable, captivating, and enjoyable to read...." Read more

"...Like wow, urban fantasy with mythology all over the place!!..." Read more

"...This series just continues to be action packed and hilarious...." Read more

43 customers mention "Humor"40 positive3 negative

Customers find the humor in the book excellent and cleverly written.

"...As always, Riordan is witty, often laugh-out-loud funny as he blends pop culture..." Read more

"...It was wonderful and shattering and heartbreaking and hilarious all at the same time-- it's unfair that it has us weeping one moment and laughing..." Read more

"...That said. Mr. Riordan's book is funny, heart breakingly sad, heart warming & highly entertaining...." Read more

"...Jason is killed off about halfway through. It is still well written, but JASON? A major character in the last series?..." Read more

39 customers mention "Readability"36 positive3 negative

Customers find the book fun, exhilarating, enjoyable, and emotional. They also say it's amazing and wonderful to see.

"...Riordan's book is funny, heart breakingly sad, heart warming & highly entertaining...." Read more

"...It's wonderful to see. That statement doesn't mean Apollo 's trials are easy fixes or full of fluff written to finish a chapter. They are not...." Read more

"The book arrived well and was very emotional to read. Had a lot of fun with it." Read more

"...It’s a great way to learn about mythology and to keep one well entertained...." Read more

30 customers mention "Storyline"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline exceptional, fun, and rollicking. They also say the book teaches mythology in a heuristic adventure setting. Readers also say that the series is extremely well written and admire Rick Riordan.

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"...The series is extremely well written and I admire Rick Riordan greatly...." Read more

"...Another great addition to the Trials of Apollo series with fantastic narration. Highly recommend to middle grades readers." Read more

"...claim that Riordan is one of my favorite authors because his stories are so relatable, captivating, and enjoyable to read...." Read more

26 customers mention "Emotional ending"20 positive6 negative

Customers find the ending of the book highly emotional, sad, and funny. They also say it makes them cry and laugh.

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"...It was wonderful and shattering and heartbreaking and hilarious all at the same time-- it's unfair that it has us weeping one moment and laughing..." Read more

"...These books keep it real with life or death scenarios and difficult emotions...." Read more

"...Okay. So, there is no easy way to put this. This book is the most grim of the series. Jason is killed off about halfway through...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the craftsmanship of the book. They say it's in good condition, with no bent pages or scribbles.

"I liked the price, I like helping Goodwill, and the condition of the book was in great condition. I didn’t love the postage." Read more

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"...Quality; the book itself is great, sturdy, do damage)" Read more

5 customers mention "Self-examination"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the self-examination in the book funny, educational, and full of mystery, magic, intrigue. They also say the book has quests.

"...It’s a great way to learn about mythology and to keep one well entertained...." Read more

"This is such a good series. Chock full of adventure, funny, sad, and quests, and Apollo is so funny as a human...." Read more

"...In this episode we see passion, pathos, resolve, and determination, another superb novel." Read more

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19 customers mention "Characters"12 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the characters in the book. Some find it wonderful to see characters from the other series, while others say that Apollo is not a great character and that the death seems too contrived. They also say that it's hard to read about heroes who give their lives fighting the bad guys.

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"...It is also hard to read about heroes who give their lives fighting the bad guys. This is a well written story but it is a really hard series to read...." Read more

"...The characters are multifaceted people, the story lines hit on real elements of the human experience, and I think many teens can relate to the..." Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars I credit Riordan's writing for engendering my son's love of reading
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Having recently read Rick Riordan’s Heroes of Olympus series, I decided to tackle his Trials of Apollo series (which includes The Hidden Oracle, The Dark Prophecy, The Burning Maze, The Tyrant’s Tomb, and The Tower of Nero) and found it just as enjoyable.

Zeus blames Apollo for the happenings that occur previously in the Heroes of Olympus series and, to punish his son, drops him literally into a garbage dumpster in New York City—sans his immortality and godly powers—with a junior driver’s license proclaiming him to be Lester Papadopoulos. He’s got to survive as a flabby, sixteen-year-old boy with pimples until he can convince his dad to allow Apollo to return to Olympus. A mortal Apollo has plenty of enemies who’d like to see him dead, including former friends, enemies, and lovers such as Caligula, Nero, and Commodus as well as his ancient enemy, Python. He teams up with Meg, a daughter of Demeter and step-daughter of Nero, who claims Apollo as his slave.

As always, Riordan is witty, often laugh-out-loud funny as he blends pop culture (Apollo apparently knew and influenced everyone from jazz musicians to rock-and-rollers) with twists on Greek and Roman mythology. He also does a bang-up job giving Apollo, who starts out as a typical arrogant, egotistical god with a superiority complex, a delightful character arc as he becomes more human, more tolerant, more caring. The book is a rousing, rollicking adventure with a great message for youngsters. I have previously credited Riordan’s writing for triggering my son’s love of reading, and that certainly would apply to this series—except that he’s now an adult reading Star Wars books ad nauseum.
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I absolutely adored this book. I have a few questions though. SPOILER ALERT. In The Blood of Olympus, Jason sees his future. It shows him, living, with Piper, talking to his grandchildren. This scene is impossible, as we now know, because, first, Jason dies. Wouldn't Jason see this? Why didn't he? Is it because the future Jason saw was only one of the many outcomes of his life? Secondly, he and Piper break up, which is a blow to everyone, and Piper moves away, which means that they probably wouldn't have gotten back together. It is difficult to hold a long distance relashionship together, especially when it was ended on awkward or unfriendly terms. It is possible that Piper would've moved back to LA, but it is unlikely. LA represents the place that her dad's job fell apart. It represents the fame and money that once surrounded her, and which kept her and her dad apart. It represents everything about being a celebrity she despised. This is all assumed under the pretense that Jason's destiny is altered.
The series is extremely well written and I admire Rick Riordan greatly. This is the first book Rick Riordan has written that holds great tragedy, except perhaps the Titan's Curse and the Last Olympian. I mean real tragedy, not a resurrection, such as Leo or Frank's death. It is the first book that has a major protagonist's death. I view Jason's death as so much worse and personal then any other death, perhaps because I have gotten to know him so well. Better then Zoe, Ethan, Silena, Beckendorf, Bianca, Michael, Lee, and Luke anyhow. If you are a true fan, you will understand who and what I mean. In my opinion, the death of Crest the pandai, while distressing, is not worth shedding tears over. The character was frankly, annoying. I was not a fan. If you were, I mean you no hate for liking him.
I would also like to point out some neat foreshadowing I noticed. In the Last Olympian, Grover recieves a distress message from a satyr who fought a giant badger in Toronto. The note was signed "Gleeson Hedge, protector". Hint, hint. Another time, Annabeth tells Percy she's having a family emergency in Boston. Clearly she's referring to the time when she learned that Magnus was homeless from their Uncle Randolph. She expresses her frustration at being kept in the dark to her father as Magnus is eavesdropping on them, trying to find out why someone is looking for him. In the Last Olympian, when Percy warns the camp counselors that they have a spy in the camp, Silena Beauregard is racked by fresh sobs. The other counselors attribute this to the fact that she has just lost her boyfriend, Charles Beckendorf, which is true, but she is distraught mainly because she is the spy and she knows that it is her fault Beckendorf was killed. There is much more to discuss, but I am going to refrain from keeping you here for hours.
One last thing I noticed is that each of the books have two main obstacles to overcome. In the Burning Maze they had to get the shoes from Caligula's boat and they had to free the oracle. If you compare this theory with every book in the Heroes of Olympus and Trials of Apollo series, I am sure you would find that it holds true. On that note, let me bid you all farewell and goodnight. Or good morning. Or good aternoon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I am HEARTBROKEN (SPOILERS)!
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020
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UNCLE RICK HOW DARE YOU! My heart feels so heavy, my head is aching from all the tears I shed and grief I feel. This book.... I cant even begin I new going into this that Jason was going to die... I don’t remember from where just that I saw a spoiler back when I was reading HOO. But nothing prepared me for the real thing. What hurts the most is that at the end of HOO he just wanted to live a happy life as normal as could be being a demigod. Jason suffered so much throughout his life from being literally thrown to the wolves at the tender age of two by his own mother. Losing his sister. Being branded and forced responsibility, and leadership at such a young age. There’s so much more I can say but I’ll be here forever. “The people who deserved to die took forever to do so. Those who deserved to live always went too soon.”
Rest In Peace Jason Grace.

After Jason death I hated Apollo. I wanted to hate him because of his ignorance and his selfishness. How he constantly wants to hide and let Meg and the other demigods fight his battles for him. How he expects them to treat him as the most important. When they have no reason to yes he may be a god but he among the rest of the olympians never appreciated and respected demigods there own children. They can’t be bothered to claim or even know who there children much less care about there well being. There only useful when they can do quests and defeat there enemies for them. So I’m glad Apollo is getting a taste of his own medicine CLEANING UP AFTER HIS OWN MESSES. With no help from the gods. As much as it breaks my heart this book and the deaths in it were essential to Apollo’s character development. Which angers me more because why do more demigods and innocent people have to die in order for this fallen god to humble himself and realize what it’s like for these KIDS! These human children man. To fight these monsters and try there hardest to survive and fight off monsters just because there godly parents couldn’t keep it in there pants much less take responsibility for the life they helped create. But I digress.

“Jason took me by the shoulders—not out of anger, or in a clinging way, but as a brother. “Promise me one thing. Whatever happens, when you get back to Olympus, when you’re a god again, remember. Remember what it’s like to be human.”
A few weeks ago, I would have scoffed. Why would I want to remember any of this?
At best, if I were lucky enough to reclaim my divine throne, I would recall this wretched experience like a scary B-movie that had finally ended. I would walk out of the cinema into the sunlight, thinking Phew! Glad that’s over.
Now, however, I had some inkling of what Jason meant. I had learned a lot about human frailty and human strength.”

Apollo is slapped and dragged in the mud with a reality check in The Burning Maze. He now realizes what it’s like for these kids, his friends and the struggles they face on the daily and he won’t forget it.

“I would be Apollo. I would remember.”
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Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought as part of a set
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2023
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Great Birthday Gift
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5.0 out of 5 stars DON'T READ IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2024
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This book was an amazing read, Apollo was a hilarious narrator and Meg's responses were also hilarious.

Although I have a two choice words if like to say to Rick about Jason's death. Which I will not share as kids may read these reviews.
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Yash Agarwal
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Fantasy Book
Reviewed in India on January 19, 2024
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Good to read, recommended for 12+ age children's
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5.0 out of 5 stars El libro ha llegado en perfecto estado
Reviewed in Spain on October 4, 2023
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Compré este libro de rebaja y ha llegado perfecto
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5.0 out of 5 stars Boa qualidade.
Reviewed in Brazil on September 8, 2020
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Muito bom, comecei a coleção do universo Percy Jackson em inglês pra treinar vocabulário. Cada livro é único mas ainda mantém a essência Rick Riordan e Percy Jackson. Minha única observação é que essa versão é menor de todos os outros livros da saga (é uma reimpressão) e eu não me atentei a isso pois achei que só havia uma versão dos livros. Então pra quem quer fazer a coleção uniforme, minha dica é sempre se atentar as dimensões do livro e se tem escrito "edição de reimpressão" algo do tipo. Havia comprado o quarto livro no lançamento e os 3 primeiros agora. Os 3 primeiros vieram menores e com um tipo de folhas acizentado.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Boa qualidade.
Reviewed in Brazil on September 8, 2020
Muito bom, comecei a coleção do universo Percy Jackson em inglês pra treinar vocabulário. Cada livro é único mas ainda mantém a essência Rick Riordan e Percy Jackson. Minha única observação é que essa versão é menor de todos os outros livros da saga (é uma reimpressão) e eu não me atentei a isso pois achei que só havia uma versão dos livros. Então pra quem quer fazer a coleção uniforme, minha dica é sempre se atentar as dimensões do livro e se tem escrito "edição de reimpressão" algo do tipo. Havia comprado o quarto livro no lançamento e os 3 primeiros agora. Os 3 primeiros vieram menores e com um tipo de folhas acizentado.
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