At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble
into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods
have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find
the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way
through Gaea's forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of
Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the Doors from both sides and
prevent the giants from raising Gaea. But, Leo wonders, if the Doors are
sealed, how will Percy and Annabeth be able to escape? They have no
choice. If the demigods don't succeed, Gaea's armies will never die.
They have no time. In about a month, the Romans will march on Camp
Half-Blood. The stakes are higher than ever in this adventure that dives
into the depths of Tartarus.This paperback edition will include a
never-before-seen short story, "The Crown of Ptolemy," in which Percy
and Annabeth fight alongside Carter and Sadie Kane, and more bonus
content!