Rick Riordan Reading Order

2 books (2008–2013)

Rick Riordan edited these two fantasy anthologies featuring young adult action and adventure stories, published between 2008 and 2013. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Demigods and Monsters followed by Other Worlds. These collections bring together multiple authors' contributions within Riordan's fictional universes.

Start with Demigods and Monsters and read in order.

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1	Demigods and Monsters 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Other Worlds 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2026–2026)

3 books (2010–2012)

The Kane Chronicles is a complete fantasy adventure series by Rick Riordan consisting of three books published between 2010 and 2012. Readers should follow the publication order, beginning with The Red Pyramid, followed by The Throne of Fire, and concluding with The Serpent's Shadow. This young adult series combines action and adventure with mythological elements across its tightly plotted trilogy.

Start with The Red Pyramid and read in order.

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1	The Red Pyramid 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Throne of Fire 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Serpent's Shadow 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2018)

The Kane Chronicles Companions consists of three supplementary books published between 2012 and 2018, completing Rick Riordan's companion collection for his fantasy series. These titles should be read in publication order, beginning with The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide, followed by Demigods & Magicians and Brooklyn House Magician's Manual. The series is now complete and serves as additional material for young adult fantasy and adventure fans.

Start with The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide and read in order.

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1	The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Demigods & Magicians 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Brooklyn House Magician's Manual 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2017)

The Kane Chronicles Graphic Novels series consists of three complete fantasy adventure stories for young adults, published between 2012 and 2017. Adapted from Rick Riordan's original novels, these graphic novels should be read in publication order: The Red Pyramid, The Throne of Fire, and The Serpent's Shadow. The visual format brings action-packed storytelling to life through illustration alongside the text.

Start with The Red Pyramid and read in order.

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1	The Red Pyramid 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Throne of Fire 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Serpent's Shadow 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2015–2018)

The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series consists of four fantasy novels published between 2015 and 2018, completing the full story arc. This young adult action and adventure series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Sword of Summer and continuing through The Hammer of Thor, The Ship of the Dead, and concluding with 9 From the Nine Worlds. Rick Riordan's complete series draws on Norse mythology to create an interconnected narrative that builds across all four installments.

Start with The Sword of Summer, the first of 4 books in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series.

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1	The Sword of Summer 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Hammer of Thor 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Ship of the Dead 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	9 From the Nine Worlds 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2016–2016)

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1	For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2023–2025)

The Nico Di Angelo Adventures is an ongoing young adult fantasy series by Rick Riordan featuring action and adventure in a mythological setting. Two books have been published between 2023 and 2025, with more entries expected. Readers should follow publication order, beginning with The Sun and the Star, then continuing to The Court of the Dead.

Start with The Sun and the Star and read in order.

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1	The Sun and the Star 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Court of the Dead 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2013–2015)

Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover is a completed four-book series that bridges two of the author's fantasy universes, published between 2013 and 2015. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Son of Sobek and concluding with The Crown of Ptolemy. This Young Adult action and adventure series brings together characters and mythology from both the Percy Jackson and Kane Chronicles worlds in an interconnected narrative.

Start with The Son of Sobek, the first of 4 books in the Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover series.

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1	The Son of Sobek 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Staff of Serapis 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Demigods & Magicians 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Crown of Ptolemy 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2005–2024)

Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a seven-book fantasy series for young adults that began in 2005 and remains ongoing, with the most recent entry published in 2024. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lightning Thief, and continuing through The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, The Last Olympian, The Chalice of the Gods, and Wrath of the Triple Goddess. This action-adventure series blends mythology with contemporary settings to create an immersive world for readers seeking fantasy with humor and heart.

Start with The Lightning Thief, the first of 7 books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

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1	The Lightning Thief 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Sea of Monsters 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Titan's Curse 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Last Olympian 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Chalice of the Gods 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Wrath of the Triple Goddess 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2009–2017)

The Percy Jackson and the Olympians Companion series comprises nine books published between 2009 and 2017, offering supplementary material to Rick Riordan's main Percy Jackson saga. This complete series blends short stories, guides, and mythological references that expand the world of demigods and Greek gods, best read in publication order to follow the evolving companion content. The collection includes adventure tales like Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot alongside reference works such as Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and Camp Half-Blood Confidential, making it essential reading for fans seeking deeper insight into the series mythology and character backgrounds.

Start with Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot, the first of 9 books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Companion series.

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1	Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Demigod Files 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Percy Jackson: The Ultimate Guide 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Percy Jackson's Greek Gods 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Demigods & Magicians 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Demigods of Olympus 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Camp Half-Blood Confidential 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2010–2019)

This five-book graphic novel series adapts Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians saga, with artwork by Robert Venditti, published between 2010 and 2019. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lightning Thief and concluding with The Last Olympian. Combining fantasy, action, and adventure elements, these graphic novels present the original story in a visual format designed for young adult readers.

Start with The Lightning Thief(With: Robert Venditti), the first of 5 books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Graphic Novels series.

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1	The Lightning Thief(With: Robert Venditti) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Sea of Monsters(With: Robert Venditti) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Titan's Curse(With: Robert Venditti) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Battle of the Labyrinth(With: Robert Venditti) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian(With: Robert Venditti) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (1998–1998)

2 books (2003–2021)

Rick Riordan's pair of standalone fantasy novels for young adults should be read in publication order, beginning with Cold Springs from 2003 and continuing with Daughter of the Deep released in 2021. Each book functions as an independent story, allowing readers to enjoy them separately or together as part of Riordan's broader body of action-adventure fiction for teen audiences. With no additional titles announced, the series appears to be complete.

Start with Cold Springs and read in order.

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1	Cold Springs 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Daughter of the Deep 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (2008–2013)

The 39 Clues is a 14-book fantasy adventure series for young adults published between 2008 and 2013, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Rick Riordan, Gordon Korman, Jude Watson, and others. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with One False Note and concluding with Midnight Ride. The collection includes companion materials such as an agent handbook and a black book of buried secrets that enhance the main narrative experience.

Start with One False Note(By: Gordon Korman), the first of 14 books in the The 39 Clues series.

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1	One False Note(By: Gordon Korman) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Maze of Bones 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Beyond the Grave(By: Jude Watson) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	In Too Deep(By: Jude Watson) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Black Circle(By: Patrick Carman) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Sword Thief(By: Peter Lerangis) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Into the Gauntlet(By: Margaret Peterson Haddix) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Storm Warning(By: Linda Sue Park) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The 39 Clues: Agent Handbook(By: Scholastic Inc.) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Emperor's Code(By: Gordon Korman) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Viper's Nest(By: Peter Lerangis) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Vespers Rising(By: Jude Watson) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Black Book of Buried Secrets (Companion Book) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Midnight Ride(By: Clifford Riley) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2010–2014)

The Heroes of Olympus is a five-book fantasy series by Rick Riordan for young adult readers, published between 2010 and 2014. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lost Hero and concluding with The Blood of Olympus. The books blend action and adventure as they follow a new generation of demigods navigating a world where ancient mythology intersects with the modern day.

Start with The Lost Hero, the first of 5 books in the The Heroes of Olympus series.

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1	The Lost Hero 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Son of Neptune 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Mark of Athena 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The House of Hades 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Blood of Olympus 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2017)

Rick Riordan's Heroes of Olympus Companion series consists of two complete books published between 2012 and 2017. These companion volumes should be read in publication order: The Demigod Diaries followed by Camp Half-Blood Confidential. The series complements the main Heroes of Olympus sequence with fantasy and young adult adventure content.

Start with The Demigod Diaries and read in order.

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1	The Demigod Diaries 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Camp Half-Blood Confidential 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2019)

The Heroes of Olympus: The Graphic Novels is a complete three-book series that adapts Rick Riordan's fantasy adventure novels into graphic novel format. Published between 2014 and 2019, the series comprises The Lost Hero, The Son of Neptune, and The Mark of Athena, which should be read in publication order. This young adult action series brings the original Heroes of Olympus storyline to visual life through illustrated panels and dynamic artwork.

Start with The Lost Hero and read in order.

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1	The Lost Hero 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Son of Neptune 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Mark of Athena 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2013–2020)

The Trials of Apollo is a complete fantasy series by Rick Riordan consisting of eight books published between 2013 and 2020, with one companion book included. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo and concluding with The Tower of Nero. This young adult action and adventure series includes a companion volume called Camp Jupiter Classified alongside the main narrative entries.

Start with Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo, the first of 8 books in the The Trials of Apollo series.

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1	Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Hidden Oracle 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Dark Prophecy 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Burning Maze 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Tyrant's Tomb 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Camp Jupiter Classified (Companion Book) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Der Turm des Nero(With: Gabriele Haefs) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Tower of Nero 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1997–2007)

Rick Riordan's Tres Navarre series comprises seven complete novels following protagonist Tres Navarre through various investigations and adventures. Published between 1997 and 2007, the books should be read in publication order, beginning with Big Red Tequila and concluding with Rebel Island. This action-packed fantasy series blends mystery and adventure elements across its fully resolved narrative arc.

Start with Big Red Tequila, the first of 7 books in the Tres Navarre series.

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1	Big Red Tequila 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Widower's Two-Step 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Last King of Texas 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Devil Went Down to Austin 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Southtown 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Mission Road 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Rebel Island 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible