by Rick Riordan
Part of The Kane Chronicles, book 3
First published 2012
The chaos snake Apophis is poised to plunge the world into eternal darkness. With the magicians of the House of Life on the brink of civil war and the gods divided, the young Kane siblings stand nearly alone against this ancient evil. Their only hope lies in an elusive spell that could turn the serpent's own shadow against it - if they can locate the lost magic in time. Relying on the murderous ghost of a powerful magician, the Kanes must venture into the underworld itself, risking their lives to save the mortal world from oblivion.
Genres: mythology, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Period: Modern Times
406 pages · Paperback · Penguin Puffin