James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts: Dr Zeus (UK 2026)

From the Publisher:
SOME HEROES CHASE THEIR OWN DESTINY.
OTHERS NEED A KICK IN THE PANTS.
Nick Andino had no idea that Greek myths walk among us... until he met the over-the-top king of the gods. Dr. Zeus tasks Nick with an epic quest: save his ancestor or else the Andino family past and present will disappear forever.

Just like that, Nick goes from waiting tables at his family's diner to running for his life in ancient Greece, facing terrifying monsters and finding help from some surprising new friends.

Can Nick become the hero his family needs - or will their story become another Greek tragedy?

WHEN YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DESTINY...
... IT WON'T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER.

DR. ZEUS APPOINTMENT NAME You DATE TODAY TIME 1:25 PM
NO NICK, IT'S DEFINITELY FOR YOU

James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts: Dr Zeus. Athens needs a hero. Instead, the Gods sent Nick. Arrow (Young), ISBN: 9781529120424 (January, 2026), 337 p., £8.99, eBook £4.99.

James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts: Dr Zeus (USA 2026)

From the Publisher:
Middle School meets Percy Jackson in this exciting adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson, where Greek gods task an ordinary twelve-year-old with a big mission.

Nick Andino isn't exactly "hero" material. He's perfectly happy working at his family's Greek diner, pining over his crush, and avoiding his bully. His life isn't very exciting... until destiny comes calling.

Dr. Zeus, the over-the-top king of the gods, zooms into town with a quest that Nick must complete to save Andinos past and present from being erased from history. Accompanied by a fast-talking Hermes, Nick journeys back to ancient Greece, where his ancestors await -- along with new friends and a whole host of Greek gods and monsters. Can Nick be the hero the Andinos need, or will his story be another Greek tragedy?

This fast-paced, feel-good adventure from the world's favorite storyteller has black-and-white illustrations throughout, and amphitheaters full of humor and heart.

James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts: Dr Zeus. Athens needs a hero. Instead, the Gods sent Nick. JIMMY Patterson Books, ISBN: 9780316410328 (January, 2026), 337 p., $17.99, eBook $9.99.