波西回來了!
史上最艱難的尋找任務,決定整個世界的命運!
失去記憶、獨行生活了數個月的波西,被蛇髮女怪一路追殺來到朱比特營,這個營區對波西而言既陌生又熟悉,唯一清楚留存在他腦海的只有「安娜貝斯」!
不久,天后朱諾與戰神馬爾斯先後現身朱比特營,帶來最新的神諭:前往北方,解救死亡之神,並在幸運節前完成使命。波西與朱比特營的海柔、法蘭克奉命接下尋找任務,然而這三個混血人不是失去記憶,就是對自己的「能力」感到害怕或根本不知道自己的「天賦」在哪裡,這支被看衰的團隊真的能夠完成任務、成功守護朱比特營嗎?
Percy is confused. When he awoke after his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain-fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight. Somehow Percy managed to make it to the camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he had to continually kill monsters that, annoyingly, would not stay dead. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him.
Hazel is supposed to be dead. When she lived before, she didn't do a very good job of it. When the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her "gift" for an evil purpose, Hazel couldn't say no. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk.
Frank is a klutz. His grandmother claims he is descended from ancient heroes and can be anything he wants to be, but he doesn't see it. He doesn't even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery — although not good enough to help the Fifth Cohort win at war games. His big and bulky physique makes him feel like a clumsy ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely — enough, even, to share the secret he holds close to his heart.
Beginning at the "other" camp for half-bloods and extending as far north as the land beyond the gods, this breathtaking second installment in the Heroes of Olympus series introduces new demigods, revives fearsome monsters, and features other remarkable creatures, all of whom are destined to play a part in the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven.
★本書中譯版《混血營英雄2:海神之子》由遠流出版。
作者簡介
雷克.萊爾頓 (Rick Riordan)
美國知名作家,最著名作品為風靡全球的【波西傑克森】系列。因為此系列的成功,使他成為新一代奇幻小說大師。他所創造出的奇幻世界皆有所本,故事敘述不僅帶有豐富的畫面感與場景想像,筆下的人物性格鮮明,並且在過程中也不斷學習與成長,讓讀者在自我追尋與精采的冒險經歷中,更充滿閱讀的樂趣與收穫。
在完成波西與希臘天神的故事後,萊爾頓緊接著的【埃及守護神】系列改以古埃及的神靈與文化為背景,打造出全新奇幻場域。【混血營英雄】系列則延續了混血營的故事,並加入羅馬神話的元素,波西在故事中仍佔有極重分量。
萊爾頓在創作【波西傑克森】之前,就曾以【特雷斯.納瓦荷】系列勇奪推理小說界的愛倫坡、夏姆斯、安東尼三大獎項;他也是【39條線索】系列的策劃者與作者之一。他早期是一位英文老師及小提琴演奏家,從事教職達十五年之久,因此對青少年、校園生活及教育議題有相當程度的了解和熱情。他同時也是兩個男孩的父親,他的兒子不僅是【波西傑克森】系列的重要推手,也是他目前所有創作的頭號讀者。他的個人網站:www.rickriordan.com。
Rick Riordan is the author of the New York Times #1 bestselling The Lost Hero, the first book in the Heroes of Olympus series. He also penned the New York Times #1 bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. You can find the entire Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and The Lost Hero on audio from Listening Library.