Percy Jackson and the Olympians


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Percy Jackson and the Olympians is the first series written by Rick Riordan, and the predecessor of The Heroes of Olympus series. The series focuses on Greek Mythology.

Every book follows Percy Jackson's adventures in his point-of-view. Each book is loosely based on a different Greek hero's adventures. The first is based on Perseus' heroics. The second is based on Odysseus' story, The Odyssey. The third, on Hercules', the fourth, on Theseus', and the last, on Achilles'.

The series follows the completion of the first Great Prophecy. The second Great Prophecy, later called the Prophecy of Seven is revealed in The Last Olympian. The series continues on in The Heroes of Olympus.

The Great Prophecy
A half-blood of the eldest gods

Shall reach sixteen against all odds

And see the world in endless sleep

The hero's soul, cursed blade shall reap

A single choice shall end his days

Olympus to preserve or raze

Main Series

 * The Lightning Thief - June 28, 2005
 * The Sea of Monsters - May 3, 2006
 * The Titan's Curse - April 1, 2007
 * The Battle of the Labyrinth - May 6, 2008
 * The Last Olympian - May 5, 2009

Companion Books

 * The Demigod Files - February 10, 2009
 * The Ultimate Guide - January 19, 2010
 * Demigods and Monsters - February 10, 2009

Audiobook
The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is also available in unabridged audiobook form, read by Jesse Bernstein.