THE KANE CHRONICLES THE THRONE FIRE Paperback – 1 January 2018
RICK RIORDAN . PENGUIN BOOKS . English
The Throne of Fire is the second book in The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan. In this action-packed sequel, siblings Carter and Sadie Kane continue their battle against the forces of chaos. Apophis, the giant serpent of destruction, is growing stronger, and the only way to stop him is to awaken the sun god, Ra. To succeed, the Kanes must locate the three pieces of the Book of Ra, an ancient spellbook that holds the key to summoning the long-lost god. Their quest takes them around the world, from the Brooklyn House to dangerous tombs filled with deadly traps, vengeful gods, and powerful magicians who oppose their mission. With time running out and enemies closing in, Carter and Sadie must rely on their growing magical abilities and their allies to save the world from chaos. Filled with humor, adventure, and Egyptian mythology, The Throne of Fire continues the thrilling journey of the Kane siblings as they fight to restore balance to the world.
Categories: Action & Adventure
About the Author
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.
