I've only read the first 2 magnus chase books so don't expect anything from the 3rd book. Magnus Chase was a normal kid at least as far as normal goes. His Dad was a deadbeat, his mother loved him dearly, and his horrible stepfather was abusive. His Mother didn't know of the abuse she loved her husband and son dearly. When she died Magnus isn't safe anymore. Join him and see the struggles of a teen who has an abusive stepfather and who he can trust.