An explosive outcome.

The secret of Rick Riordan success.

Rick Riordan in the latest San Diego ComicCon.

On the latest years Rick Riordan has achieved an, before, inimaginable success. Films, books, animated series, and most importantly, his books (Apollo, the Percy Jackson and The Olympians saga...) have become well known best sellers and even modern classics. But. what makes him and his books different from other contemporary authors?

First of all, we have to take in account that most of nowadays readers are, contrary to popular belief, young people. Literature directed to young people has become a relevant gender lately, as people has started realizing it has the quality that classic best sellers have.

Combined with the fact that his books appeal to the real representation of a diverse and most importantly sensible group of youngsters, it was a matter of time that he achieved such success.