I have to be careful. My readers are very detail-oriented, and if I make a mistake they'll call me on it.

I stared at the river far below. "Why did you park us on the mountain? Why not closer?" Bast shrugged, as if this hadn't occurred to her. "Cats like to get as high up as possible. In case we have to pounce on something." "Great," I said. "So if we have to pounce, we're all set.

Thanks for not freaking out," I said. "Oh, I'm freaking out," Paul promised, his eyes wide. "I just think it's awesome!

Two U.S. Marine skeletons guarded the doors. They grinned down at us, rocket-propelled grenade launchers held across their chests. "You know," Grover mumbled, "I bet Hades doesn't have trouble with door-to-door salesman.

Being turned into a lizard can really mess up your day.

I told Tantalus to go chase a doughnut.

We don’t have much time. Mel will be out of the restroom soon.” “You’ve got a magician named Mel?