A great adaptation of the Greek mythology, Percy Jackson and the Greek Heroes by Rick Riordan is a great read for people who are into mythology. Synopsis Published by Penguin Books India, this book delves deep into Greek mythology and lets you know facts that have been unknown to you. The book retells the stories of some of the greatest Greek heroes, their journeys and their fight for the right. The story of Medusa has been retold in the best way with the right amount of detailing possible. The book has made least use of fabrication. Thus the entire book has managed to keep the true essence of the Greek mythology quite intact. The 400 pages of the book have been written in simple English for the readers to understand it without any hesitation. About the Author Rick Riordan has recently shot to great fame as the bestselling author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Apart from being a famous author, Riordan has also been a teacher for quite some time in social studies.