Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a beloved novel by author Rick Riordan that has inspired fans from all around the globe and is a story that is still being developed today. This book is the first of many in what fans call, the Riordanverse which includes Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus, Kane Chronicles, and more. In Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, the author Rick Riordan unites well-known Greek myths into a modern-era novel with relatable characters, strong themes, and symbolic representations.