Product Description

As an incoming freshman, Percy isn't expecting his high school orientation to be any fun.  But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse.

In this fourth installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos's army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop them, Percy and his demigod friends will set out on a quest through the Labyrinth-a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn. Full of humor and heart-pounding action, this fourth book promises to be their most thrilling adventure yet.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #357 in Books
• Published on: 2008-05-06
• Released on: 2008-05-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 368 pages

About the Author
Rick Riordan is also the author of the previous books in the New York Times #1 best-selling series Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book One: The Lightning Thief; Book Two: The Sea of Monsters; and Book Three: The Titan’s Curse. These titles are all available on audio from Listening Library. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. To learn more about Rick, visit his website at www.rickriordan.com.

From AudioFile
Speedy introductions of familiar and new characters and previous plot summaries may briefly confuse a new listener, but fans will savor them. It's not long before Percy Jackson, half-god son of Poseidon and a mortal mom, learns of his fourth mission: searching the Labyrinth for a way to stop Kronos's plan to unite the evil forces of the underworld. Jesse Bernstein is on target whether he's narrating blow-by-blow accounts of Percy's sword fights or inventing cameos for various other characters: Hephaestus, who repairs a Toyota; an aged Daedalus; and Grover, Percy's slow-witted sidekick. Bernstein is just as skillful at wringing humor from the witty dialogue and from the contrasts between the modern and ancient worlds. In Percy's world a half-god can summon the dead with McDonald's Happy Meals. S.W. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

Customer Reviews

Great book for Young and Old
I teach reading at the Junior High level and am a fan of young adult books. This is well written, moves quickly, and provides a great introduction to Greek Mythology. This is the fourth installment and is the best since the first book, the Lightning Thief. The entire series is masterful, on the same level as Tolkien and Harry Potter. I strongly recomend this series and can not wait till the fifth and final book comes out in may.

Battle of the Labyrinth
I first read the first book in a club. I really enjoyed this book, so I came back for more. Most people should love this book. I would recommened this book for children around 10, greek myth lovers, and just about everyone else.

Battle of Labyrinth
I bought this book for a Christmas present and quickly received it packaged well and in perfect condition. I would highly recommend buying from them.