In the thrilling opening installment of a remarkable new series by the acclaimed author behind Percy Jackson, the Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus, we meet Magnus Chasea young man whose life takes a tumultuous turn into the extraordinary.

I’m Magnus Chase. Living on the unforgiving streets of Boston, orphaned and struggling, my world is about to be shattered in ways I never imagined.

It all began with a jarring wake-up call under a bridge, a stranger warning me, “They’re after you.” Soon after, I’m faced with the unexpected reappearance of my eccentric uncle, who drops a bombshellmy absent father is a Norse god.

As if that weren’t bizarre enough, I’m thrust into a realm of ancient deities and impending conflict. The gods of Asgard are gearing up for a war of epic proportions, and it appears that my role in this mythic showdown is far from ordinary. The key to averting a catastrophic doomsday hinges on my ability to locate a lost sword that my father misplaced centuries ago.

The stakes couldn’t be highercity-threatening fire giants, immortal warriors locked in fierce combat, and ominous, unkillable wolves with eyes that gleam eerily. As these harbingers of chaos descend upon the world, my journey takes a perilous twist.

But my story starts with death. The daunting path ahead is one of trials, battles, and discovery as I navigate this newfound reality, attempting to fulfill my destiny while facing a relentless tide of challenges.

This is the riveting tale of my descent into a world of myth, magic, and mayhem. As I come to grips with my extraordinary heritage, the legacy of my father, and the impending danger that looms, I must muster the courage, strength, and cunning to confront the unimaginable and become the hero I was destined to be.

Author Rick Riordan weaves a spellbinding narrative that seamlessly blends the ordinary and the fantastical, drawing readers into a universe teeming with gods, monsters, and ancient prophecies. Through humor, heart, and high-stakes adventure, my journey unfoldsan enthralling saga that will captivate audiences from the very first page to the stunning conclusion.