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  • The Dark Prophecy

  • The Trials of Apollo, Book 2
  • Written by: Rick Riordan
  • Narrated by: Robbie Daymond
  • Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (184 ratings)

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The Dark Prophecy

Written by: Rick Riordan
Narrated by: Robbie Daymond
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Publisher's Summary

Zeus has punished his son Apollo - god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more - by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered 16-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo/Lester do anything about them without his powers?

After experiencing a series of dangerous - and, frankly, humiliating - trials at Camp Half-Blood, Lester must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. Fortunately, what he lacks in godly graces he's gaining in new friendships - with heroes who will be very familiar to fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus series. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride....

©2017 Rick Riordan (P)2017 Listening Library

What the critics say

"Narrator Robbie Daymond is perfectly tuned in as events take a darker turn in this sequel to The Hidden Oracle.... There's plenty of adventure and humor here, and listeners will finish this installment already eager for the next one." ( AudioFile)

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Much better than book 1

I hoped book 2 would be better and it absolutely was. Apollo is (slightly) less annoying and really seems to be learning some tough life lessons and growing up, so it’s nice to see that growth. Nearly all of the supporting characters in this story are great and I hope we get to see them again. Really getting attached to Meg and Apollo as partners in crime, can’t wait to listen to the next adventure.

The narration was excellent in this one too, perfect amounts of excitement and action when needed but not over the top. The way he voices Meg is just great, always makes me laugh. Great job!

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Dued this book is really great and interesting! I love Apollo but why doesn’t he just shoot his enemies in the gut🏹😣👾

Every thing above🙄

Wait why doesn’t Apollo sing allot 🎤 🎶
Oh by the way why doesn’t meg come in the story sooner!😡👾

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Bravo!

Just an amazing series so far! The reader is super engaging. I’ll be sad when I’m done.

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I don’t think I have ever laughed out loud at an audiobook

The narrator did a fantastic job at portraying the emotions, Personality and voices for each character throughout the book. Kudos to both Rick Riordan and the narrator for making us actually laugh out loud for some of the humerus parts of the story.

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Great writing

Even as an adult I love these books, they are entertaining and very well written !

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Great book if you are interested in Greek myths

Enjoyed the audiobook. Good for 8+ yrs old. Will likely re-read it in the future.

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10/10 would recommend

Awesome just like the series that came before. the reader missed pronounced some names and words, but I'll let it slide since there is a lot of greek.

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Apollo is so funny!! (slight spoilers first book)

This is a great sequel, and I can't wait to read the third!

Apollo constantly cracks me up, because he goes from humble one minute to entitled and then confused the next (cuz like fluffy squishy killable God turned human). Such a wonderful job Rick did on portraying his struggle with his enforced humanity.

As with the first, the reader is great. I've never had a problem with Rick's books on audible. #Audible1

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Perfect

I great continuation of the story ... but I have to say I thought this was the last book in a trilogy, so I was expecting an epic conclusion. But I guess this is a 5 book series ... oops false hope

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