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.