The Serpent's Shadow
Rick Riordan's The Serpent's Shadow (2012) is a historical fantasy and mythic fiction novel. It is set in Modern Times. Characters include Carter Kane, Sadie Kane and Bast. Readers will find themes of magic, Egyptian Mythology, snakes and incantations.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, and 303 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 44 editions across 9 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Series Books bestseller list in 2012.
It runs to roughly 405 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Serpent's Shadow
He's b-a-a-ack! Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sadie Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Now Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of having to destroy him once and for all. Unfortunately, the magicians of the House of Life are on the brink of civil war, the gods are divided, and the young initiates of Brooklyn House stand almost alone against the forces of chaos. The Kanes' only hope is an ancient spell that might turn the serpent's own shadow into a weapon, but the magic has been lost for a millennia. To find the answer they need, the Kanes must rely on the murderous ghost of a powerful magician who might be able to lead them to the serpent's shadow . . . or might lead them to their deaths in the depths of the underworld. Nothing less than the mortal world is at stake when the Kane family fulfills its destiny in this thrilling conclusion to the Kane Chronicles.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Series Books, 2012
Quick answers
Who wrote The Serpent's Shadow?
The Serpent's Shadow was written by Rick Riordan and first published in 2012.
What genre is The Serpent's Shadow?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Myth & Legend Fiction.
How long is The Serpent's Shadow?
The median edition has 405 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Serpent's Shadow?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Throne of Fire, The Red Pyramid and Darkstalker.
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