Below is the complete list of Rick Riordan books in publication order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Books in Order
- The Lightning Thief (2005)
The Lightning Thief was published in 2005 and is listed as book #1 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. - The Sea of Monsters (2006)
Published in 2006, The Sea of Monsters is listed as book #2 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. - The Titan’s Curse (2007)
The Titan's Curse is a 2007 release and appears as book #3 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. - The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008)
In the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, The Battle of the Labyrinth is book #4 and was published in 2008. - The Last Olympian (2009)
The Last Olympian was first published in 2009; within the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, it is listed as book #5. - The Chalice of the Gods (2023)
The Chalice of the Gods was published in 2023 and is listed as book #6 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. - Wrath of the Triple Goddess (2024)
Published in 2024, Wrath of the Triple Goddess is listed as book #7 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Companion Books in Order
- The Demigod Files (2009)
The Demigod Files was published in 2009 and is listed as book #1 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Companion series. - Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades (2009)
Published in 2009, Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades is listed as book #2 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Companion series. - Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot (2009)
Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot is a 2009 release and appears as book #3 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Companion series. - Percy Jackson: The Ultimate Guide (2010)
In the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Companion series, Percy Jackson: The Ultimate Guide is book #4 and was published in 2010. - Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes (2014)
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes was first published in 2014; within the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Companion series, it is listed as book #5. - Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods (2014)
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods was published in 2014 and is listed as book #6 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Companion series. - Demigods of Olympus (2015)
Published in 2015, Demigods of Olympus is listed as book #7 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Companion series. - Demigods & Magicians (2015)
Demigods & Magicians is a 2015 release and appears as book #8 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Companion series. - Camp Half-Blood Confidential (2017)
In the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Companion series, Camp Half-Blood Confidential is book #9 and was published in 2017.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Graphic Novels Books in Order
- The Lightning Thief (2010)
(With Robert Venditti)
The Lightning Thief was published in 2010 and is listed as book #1 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Graphic Novels series. - The Sea of Monsters (2013)
(With Robert Venditti)
Published in 2013, The Sea of Monsters is listed as book #2 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Graphic Novels series. - The Titan’s Curse (2013)
(With Robert Venditti)
The Titan's Curse is a 2013 release and appears as book #3 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Graphic Novels series. - The Battle of the Labyrinth (2018)
(With Robert Venditti)
In the Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Graphic Novels series, The Battle of the Labyrinth is book #4 and was published in 2018. - Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian (2019)
(With Robert Venditti)
Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian was first published in 2019; within the Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Graphic Novels series, it is listed as book #5.
Camp Half-Blood Books in Order
- The Wild Zone (2026)
(With Annabelle Oh)
The Wild Zone was published in 2026 and is listed as book #1 in the Camp Half-Blood series.
The Heroes of Olympus Books in Order
- The Lost Hero (2010)
The Lost Hero was published in 2010 and is listed as book #1 in the The Heroes of Olympus series. - The Son of Neptune (2011)
Published in 2011, The Son of Neptune is listed as book #2 in the The Heroes of Olympus series. - The Mark of Athena (2012)
The Mark of Athena is a 2012 release and appears as book #3 in the The Heroes of Olympus series. - The House of Hades (2013)
In the The Heroes of Olympus series, The House of Hades is book #4 and was published in 2013. - The Blood of Olympus (2014)
The Blood of Olympus was first published in 2014; within the The Heroes of Olympus series, it is listed as book #5.
The Heroes of Olympus Companion Books in Order
- The Demigod Diaries (2012)
The Demigod Diaries was published in 2012 and is listed as book #1 in the The Heroes of Olympus Companion series. - Camp Half-Blood Confidential (2017)
Published in 2017, Camp Half-Blood Confidential is listed as book #2 in the The Heroes of Olympus Companion series.
The Heroes of Olympus: The Graphic Novels Books in Order
with Robert Venditti
- The Lost Hero (2014)
The Lost Hero was published in 2014 and is listed as book #1 in the The Heroes of Olympus: The Graphic Novels Books in Orderwith Robert Venditti series. - The Son of Neptune (2017)
Published in 2017, The Son of Neptune is listed as book #2 in the The Heroes of Olympus: The Graphic Novels Books in Orderwith Robert Venditti series. - The Mark of Athena (2019)
The Mark of Athena is a 2019 release and appears as book #3 in the The Heroes of Olympus: The Graphic Novels Books in Orderwith Robert Venditti series. - The Blood of Olympus (2026)
In the The Heroes of Olympus: The Graphic Novels Books in Orderwith Robert Venditti series, The Blood of Olympus is book #4 and was published in 2026.
Kane Chronicles Books in Order
- The Red Pyramid (2010)
The Red Pyramid was published in 2010 and is listed as book #1 in the Kane Chronicles series. - The Throne of Fire (2011)
Published in 2011, The Throne of Fire is listed as book #2 in the Kane Chronicles series. - The Serpent’s Shadow (2012)
The Serpent's Shadow is a 2012 release and appears as book #3 in the Kane Chronicles series.
Kane Chronicles Companions Books in Order
- The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide (2012)
The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide was published in 2012 and is listed as book #1 in the Kane Chronicles Companions series. - Demigods & Magicians (2015)
Published in 2015, Demigods & Magicians is listed as book #2 in the Kane Chronicles Companions series. - Brooklyn House Magician’s Manual (2018)
Brooklyn House Magician's Manual is a 2018 release and appears as book #3 in the Kane Chronicles Companions series.
Kane Chronicles: The Graphic Novels Books in Order
with Orpheus Collar
- The Red Pyramid (2012)
The Red Pyramid was published in 2012 and is listed as book #1 in the Kane Chronicles: The Graphic Novels Books in Orderwith Orpheus Collar series. - The Throne of Fire (2015)
Published in 2015, The Throne of Fire is listed as book #2 in the Kane Chronicles: The Graphic Novels Books in Orderwith Orpheus Collar series. - The Serpent’s Shadow (2017)
The Serpent's Shadow is a 2017 release and appears as book #3 in the Kane Chronicles: The Graphic Novels Books in Orderwith Orpheus Collar series.
Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover Books in Order
- The Son of Sobek (2013)
The Son of Sobek was published in 2013 and is listed as book #1 in the Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover series. - The Staff of Serapis (2014)
Published in 2014, The Staff of Serapis is listed as book #2 in the Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover series. - The Crown of Ptolemy (2015)
The Crown of Ptolemy is a 2015 release and appears as book #3 in the Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover series. - Demigods & Magicians (2015)
In the Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover series, Demigods & Magicians is book #4 and was published in 2015.
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Books in Order
- The Sword of Summer (2015)
The Sword of Summer was published in 2015 and is listed as book #1 in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. - The Hammer of Thor (2016)
Published in 2016, The Hammer of Thor is listed as book #2 in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. - The Ship of the Dead (2017)
The Ship of the Dead is a 2017 release and appears as book #3 in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. - 9 From the Nine Worlds (2018)
In the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series, 9 From the Nine Worlds is book #4 and was published in 2018.
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Companion Books in Order
- For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (2016)
For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds was published in 2016 and is listed as book #1 in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Companion series.
Nico Di Angelo Adventures Books in Order
with Mark Oshiro
- The Sun and the Star (2023)
The Sun and the Star was published in 2023 and is listed as book #1 in the Nico Di Angelo Adventures Books in Orderwith Mark Oshiro series. - The Court of the Dead (2025)
Published in 2025, The Court of the Dead is listed as book #2 in the Nico Di Angelo Adventures Books in Orderwith Mark Oshiro series.
The Trials of Apollo Books in Order
- Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo (2013)
Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo was published in 2013 and is listed as book #1 in the The Trials of Apollo series. - The Hidden Oracle (2016)
Published in 2016, The Hidden Oracle is listed as book #2 in the The Trials of Apollo series. - The Dark Prophecy (2017)
The Dark Prophecy is a 2017 release and appears as book #3 in the The Trials of Apollo series. - The Burning Maze (2018)
In the The Trials of Apollo series, The Burning Maze is book #4 and was published in 2018. - The Tyrant’s Tomb (2019)
The Tyrant's Tomb was first published in 2019; within the The Trials of Apollo series, it is listed as book #5. - Camp Jupiter Classified (Companion Book) (2020)
Camp Jupiter Classified (Companion Book) was published in 2020 and is listed as book #6 in the The Trials of Apollo series. - The Tower of Nero (2020)
Published in 2020, The Tower of Nero is listed as book #7 in the The Trials of Apollo series. - Der Turm des Nero (2020)
(With Gabriele Haefs)
Der Turm des Nero is a 2020 release and appears as book #8 in the The Trials of Apollo series.
- Big Red Tequila (1997)
Big Red Tequila was published in 1997 and is listed as book #1 in the Tres Navarre series. - The Widower’s Two-Step (1998)
Published in 1998, The Widower's Two-Step is listed as book #2 in the Tres Navarre series. - The Last King of Texas (2000)
The Last King of Texas is a 2000 release and appears as book #3 in the Tres Navarre series. - The Devil Went Down to Austin (2001)
In the Tres Navarre series, The Devil Went Down to Austin is book #4 and was published in 2001. - Southtown (2004)
Southtown was first published in 2004; within the Tres Navarre series, it is listed as book #5. - Mission Road (2005)
Mission Road was published in 2005 and is listed as book #6 in the Tres Navarre series. - Rebel Island (2007)
Published in 2007, Rebel Island is listed as book #7 in the Tres Navarre series.
Standalone Novels Books in Order
- Cold Springs (2003)
Cold Springs was published in 2003 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone Novels series. - Daughter of the Deep (2021)
Published in 2021, Daughter of the Deep is listed as book #2 in the Standalone Novels series.
Short Stories/Novellas Books in Order
- A Small Silver Gun (1998)
A Small Silver Gun was published in 1998 and is listed as book #1 in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
The 39 Clues Books in Order
- The Maze of Bones (2008)
The Maze of Bones was published in 2008 and is listed as book #1 in the The 39 Clues series. - The Black Book of Buried Secrets (Companion Book) (2012)
Published in 2012, The Black Book of Buried Secrets (Companion Book) is listed as book #2 in the The 39 Clues series.
About Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan is an American author best known for turning ancient mythology into fast, funny, character-driven adventure fiction for young readers. Born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1964, he began his career not as a full-time novelist but as a teacher, working for many years with middle school students. That classroom background is central to understanding his fiction. Riordan’s books move quickly, explain complex mythological ideas in an accessible way, and often speak directly to readers who may feel restless, different, underestimated, or out of place.
Before Percy Jackson made him internationally famous, Riordan wrote the Tres Navarre mystery series for adults, beginning with Big Red Tequila. Those early novels showed his interest in mystery structure, danger, regional setting, and sharp first-person narration. His career changed dramatically with The Lightning Thief, the first Percy Jackson and the Olympians novel, published in 2005. The book introduced Percy Jackson, a boy with ADHD and dyslexia who discovers that he is the son of Poseidon. Instead of treating Percy’s differences as weaknesses, Riordan reframed them as part of his identity as a demigod, a choice that helped many young readers feel seen.
Percy Jackson became the foundation for Riordan’s larger fictional universe. The original five-book series modernized Greek mythology through Camp Half-Blood, quests, gods with contemporary personalities, monsters hiding in plain sight, and a narrator whose sarcasm made the danger feel approachable. Percy’s voice is one of Riordan’s greatest strengths: funny, impatient, loyal, and emotionally honest. The books are adventurous, but they are also about friendship, family, courage, and growing up while carrying responsibilities no child should have to face alone.
Riordan later expanded the world through The Heroes of Olympus, which widened the cast and brought Roman mythology into the story. The Kane Chronicles turned to Egyptian mythology through siblings Carter and Sadie Kane, while Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard explored Norse myth with a different kind of humor and a more urban fantasy feel. The Trials of Apollo took one of the Greek gods himself and made him vulnerable, arrogant, comic, and gradually more self-aware. Across these series, Riordan’s bibliography is best understood as a set of connected mythological adventure worlds rather than one simple sequence.
Another major part of Riordan’s legacy is the Rick Riordan Presents imprint, which publishes mythology-inspired books by other authors from different cultural backgrounds. While Riordan’s own books drew heavily from Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Norse traditions, the imprint allowed other writers to tell stories rooted in Korean, Cuban, Mexican, Indian, African, and other mythological traditions with their own voices and authority. This widened the idea of what a mythology adventure for young readers could look like.
In recent years, Riordan has continued returning to the Percy Jackson universe through books such as The Chalice of the Gods, Wrath of the Triple Goddess, and the Nico di Angelo novel The Sun and the Star, co-written with Mark Oshiro. He has also been closely involved with the Disney+ adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, giving the screen version a stronger connection to the spirit of the books than earlier adaptations had.
Riordan’s writing endures because it combines speed, humor, mythology, and emotional clarity. His heroes are rarely the polished, chosen-one figures they first appear to be. They are anxious, impulsive, grieving, loyal, angry, confused, brave, and often learning as they go. That mix of ancient myth and modern vulnerability made Rick Riordan one of the defining children’s and middle-grade authors of the twenty-first century.