Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan is a well-known American author, best recognized for his young adult fantasy novels and detective fiction for adults. His works have gained significant popularity, with many of them becoming bestsellers. Riordan's series, which include the Olympian Demigod series, Percy Jackson and The Heroes of Olympus, and the Kane Chronicles, have captivated the hearts of young readers. These series incorporate a wide range of mythologies, such as Greek, Roman, and Egyptian, making them both educational and entertaining.

Rick Riordan has established himself as a dominant force in the world of mystery books, garnering a loyal following of readers young and old. His unique storytelling abilities and engaging characters have left fans eagerly awaiting each new release. Riordan's success in the fantasy genre is unparalleled, as he has managed to create immersive worlds that captivate readers of all ages.

Riordan is a prolific author, with numerous accolades to his name. He has received critical acclaim for his Tres Navarre mystery series for adults, which has earned him the top three national awards in the mystery genre, including the Edgar, Anthony, and Shamus awards. Riordan's success in children's fiction began when he created The Lightning Thief as a bedtime story for his oldest son. Today, his Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus books have sold over 35 million copies in the United States alone, and have been translated into more than 35 languages.

Riordan's career as an author began while he was still teaching full-time, having spent fifteen years teaching English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas. In 2002, he was honored with the Master Teacher Award by Saint Mary's Hall. Riordan is now a full-time author and resides in Boston with his wife and two sons.