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The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo Book 2)
The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo Book 2)
Dec 25, 2025 10:00 PM

Author:Rick Riordan

The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo Book 2)

The second book in the latest series from international bestselling author, Rick Riordan

He was once an immortal God, now he's an awkward teenager. Things aren't going well for Apollo.

There's only one way he can earn back Zeus' favour, and that's to seek and restore the ancient oracles - but that's easier said than done.

Apollo must head to the American Midwest where, rumour has it, a haunted cave may hold answers.

There are a few things standing in his way though. The cave could kill him, or drive him insane.

Oh, and a Roman Emperor, whose love of bloodshed makes Nero look tame.

To stay alive, Apollo needs the help of a mortal goddess, a bronze dragon, and some familiar faces from Camp Half-Blood.

Will he survive the greatest challenge of his four thousand year existence?

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More books by Rick Riordan:

The Percy Jackson series:

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters

Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse

Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian

Percy Jackson: The Demigod Files

The Heroes of Olympus series:

The Lost Hero

The Son Of Neptune

The Mark of Athena

The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Files

The Kane Chronicles series:

The Red Pyramid

The Throne of Fire

The Serpent's Shadow

The Magnus Chase Series:

Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer

Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor

Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead

Reviews

Wonderful - a story I never heard before, told with style, pace, character, texture, and tension ... bliss.

—— Lee Child

If you like your historical thrillers dark and emotional, you’ll absolutely love getting swept up in this one

—— Sarah Hughes , Heat

Well researched and full of action, Mayo brings a forgotten moment in history to life ****

—— Sun

Bristling with energy, written with passion, Mad Blood Stirring is a joy to read.

—— John Boyne

Mad Blood Stirring is an astonishing account of an explosive piece of neglected history. It's a rapid page turner with dark humour, intellectual heft, and a gallery of deeply human characters that shake our spirits.

—— Sir Kenneth Branagh

Fascinating . . . it has genuine energy and drive

—— Sunday Times

A spirited read inspired by true events

—— Woman & Home

This beautifully crafted novel is a tribute to the power of books

—— S Magazine, Sunday Express

Excellent... a period tale of sentimental education, it's deliciously readable, with a clever epilogue zooming into the present day for a last gasp surprise

—— Daily Mail
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