My faithful companion, Zoe Nightshade, has passed into the stars. I must have a new lieutenant. And I intend to choose one. But first, Father Zeus, I must speak to you privately.Zeus beckoned Artemis...
Hoover Dam, Thalia said. It's huge.We stood at the river's edge, looking up at a curve of concrete that loomed between the cliffs. People were walking along the top of the dam. They were so tiny they...
Let us find the dam snack bar, Zoe said. We should eat while we can.Grover cracked a smile. The dam snack bar?Zoe blinked. Yes. What is funny?Nothing, Grover said, trying to keep a straight face. I co...
That's us, he said. Those five nuts right there.Which one is me? I asked.The little deformed one, Zoe suggested.Oh, shut up.
Bianca, camp is cool! It's got a pegasus stable and a sword-fighting arena and… I mean, what do you get by joining the Hunters?To begin with, Zoe said, immortality.I stared at her, then at Artemis. Sh...
Grover was sniffing the wind, looking nervous. He fished out his acorns and threw them into the sand, then played his pipes. They rearranged themselves in a pattern that made no sense to me, but Grove...
Are you suggesting that the gods have trouble acting together, young lady? Dionysus asked.Yes, Lord Dionysus.Mr. D nodded. Just checking. You're right, of course. Carry on.
You must forgive my Hunters if they do not welcome you, Artemis said. It is very rare that we would have boys in this camp. Boys are usually forbidden to have any contact with the Hunters. The last on...
Zoë threw up her hands in exasperation. I hate this language. It changes too often!
We should go straight west. The prophecy said west.Oh, like your tracking skills are better? Thalia growled.Zoe stepped toward her. You challenge my skills, you scullion? You know of being a Hunter!O...
You spoke the truth, Percy Jackson. You are nothing like... like Hercules. I am honored that you carry this sword.
Zoe ordered the Hunters to start loading. She picked up her camping pack, and Apollo said, Here, sweetheart. Let me get that.Zoe recoiled. Her eyes flashed murderously.Brother, Artemis chided. You do...