“They [Percy and Annabeth] held the Doors shut as the elevator shuddered and the music played, while somewhere below them, a Titan and a giant sacrificed their lives for their escape.”

American novelist and educator, Rick Riordan is best known for creating the Percy Jackson series, which blends mythology with contemporary coming-of-age stories. His work has introduced generations of readers to Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology through accessible, engaging narratives.