by Rick Riordan
Part of The Kane Chronicles, book 1
First published 2018
When their Egyptologist father accidentally unleashes the dark god Set, Carter and Sadie Kane are forced to go on the run. Pursued by dark forces, the siblings discover they are heirs to an ancient bloodline and the only ones who can stop Set from wreaking havoc. With the fate of the world at stake, Sadie and Carter must embrace their powers, uncover their family's secrets, and embark on a perilous journey to the Underworld to defeat the god of chaos.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Arizona, Brooklyn, Cairo, Egypt, France, London, New York City, Paris, Phoenix, Washington D.C.
Period: 21st-Century, Modern Times
669 pages · Paperback · Thorndike Press Large Print