Summary-

The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan is an action-filled Percy Jackson Greek mythology adventure that heightens the stakes for the young demigods of Camp Half-Blood. When Percy Jackson responds to a call for help from other demigods, he finds himself fighting a manticore and losing a trusted friend—Annabeth—who is captured by the enemy. With the assistance of Grover, Thalia, and new allies Bianca and Nico di Angelo, Percy teams up with Artemis's Hunters to save Annabeth and stop the Titans' next plan. The journey takes them throughout the United States as they encounter fatal monsters, puzzles, and treason. Artemis herself is kidnapped by the Titans, and her disappearance puts Olympus at risk. Percy and his friends have to race against time to avoid a war between the gods. The Titan's Curse delves into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the weight of prophecy. It brings in strong new characters and deepens the mystery of the Great Prophecy that may decide the fate of Olympus. Quick-witted and full of good humor, mythological surprises, and emotional depth, this third book in the Percy Jackson trilogy keeps readers fascinated while laying groundwork for even tougher challenges to come.