Rick Riordan books in order

All 38 books by Rick Riordan in order of publication (1997 to 2026), with a one-line summary of each and where to start.

38 books1997 to 2026

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The Lightning Thief (2005)

A dyslexic twelve-year-old discovers his dad is Poseidon—and Zeus wants him dead.

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In order of publication

All Rick Riordan books

  1. Big Red Tequila

    1997

    Big Red Tequila is the first novel in Rick Riordan's Tres Navarre series and Riordan's first published book.

  2. The Lightning Thief

    2005Start herePercy Jackson & the Olympians series

    A dyslexic twelve-year-old discovers his dad is Poseidon—and Zeus wants him dead.

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  3. The Sea of Monsters

    2006Percy Jackson & the Olympians series

    A poisoned tree, a wedding-dress satyr, and a fleece that raises the dead.

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  4. The Titan's Curse

    2007Percy Jackson & the Olympians series

    A goddess vanishes, a prophecy picks five, and Percy crashes the quest anyway.

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  5. The Battle of the Labyrinth

    2008Percy Jackson & the Olympians series

    The maze is alive, the god of wild is dying, and Kronos is walking in Luke's skin.

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  6. The Maze of Bones

    2008The 39 Clues series

    The Maze of Bones is the first novel of The 39 Clues series, written by Rick Riordan and published September 9, 2008 by Scholastic.

  7. The Demigod Files

    2009Percy Jackson & the Olympians series

    The Demigod Files is a collection of short stories by Rick Riordan published on February 10, 2009.

  8. The Last Olympian

    2009Percy Jackson & the Olympians series

    Percy's sixteenth birthday arrives with Manhattan asleep and Kronos at the gates.

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  9. The Lost Hero

    2010The Heroes of Olympus series

    A demigod with no memory, a girl who can talk anyone into anything, a boy who burns.

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  10. The Red Pyramid

    2010The Kane Chronicles series

    The Red Pyramid is a 2010 fantasy-adventure novel based on Egyptian mythology written by Rick Riordan.

  11. The Son of Neptune

    2011The Heroes of Olympus series

    An amnesiac hero washes up at a Roman camp where death itself is chained in Alaska.

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  12. The Throne of Fire

    2011The Kane Chronicles series

    The Throne of Fire is a 2011 fantasy adventure novel written by American author Rick Riordan.

  13. Vespers Rising

    2011The 39 Clues series

    Vespers Rising is a part of The 39 Clues franchise, which includes the 39 Clues books, card packs, and interactive online games.

  14. The Demigod Diaries

    2012The Heroes of Olympus series

    The Demigod Diaries is a collection of short stories relating to The Heroes of Olympus book series.

  15. The Mark of Athena

    2012The Heroes of Olympus series

    Seven demigods sail to Rome. Two come home. Two fall into hell.

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  16. The Serpent's Shadow

    2012The Kane Chronicles series

    The Serpent's Shadow is a 2012 fantasy adventure novel based on Egyptian mythology written by American author Rick Riordan.

  17. The House of Hades

    2013The Heroes of Olympus series

    Two demigods fall into hell holding hands; five friends must close the Doors of Death from above.

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  18. Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

    2014Percy Jackson & the Olympians series

    Percy Jackson's Greek Gods is a collection of short stories about Greek mythology as narrated by Percy Jackson.

  19. The Blood of Olympus

    2014The Heroes of Olympus series

    Seven demigods, one dying goddess, and a statue that must cross an ocean to stop a war.

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  20. Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes

    2015

    Stories retelling Greek mythology, 2015 spinoff the Percy Jackson fantasy adventure series.

  21. The Sword of Summer

    2015Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series

    The Sword of Summer is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology written by American author Rick Riordan.

  22. Hotel Valhalla: Guide to the Norse Worlds

    2016Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series

    Hotel Valhalla: Guide to the Norse Worlds is a collection of short stories about Norse mythology.

  23. The Hammer of Thor

    2016Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series

    The Hammer of Thor is an American young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology written by Rick Riordan.

  24. The Hidden Oracle

    2016The Trials of Apollo series

    The Hidden Oracle is a 2016 American children's fantasy action-adventure middle grade children's fiction novel based on Greco-Roman classical mythology written by American author Rick Riordan.

  25. Camp Half-Blood Confidential

    2017Percy Jackson & the Olympians series

    Book by Rick Riordan.

  26. The Dark Prophecy

    2017The Trials of Apollo series

    The Dark Prophecy is 2017 American children's fantasy action-adventure middle grade children's fiction novel based on Greco-Roman classical mythology written by American author Rick Riordan.

  27. The Ship of the Dead

    2017Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series

    The Ship of the Dead is a young-adult fantasy novel based on Norse mythology written by American author Rick Riordan.

  28. 9 From the Nine Worlds

    2018Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series

    Short story collection by Rick Riordan.

  29. Brooklyn House Magician's Manual

    2018

    Non-fiction work by Rick Riordan.

  30. The Burning Maze

    2018The Trials of Apollo series

    The Burning Maze is a 2018 American children's fantasy action-adventure middle grade children's fiction novel based on Greco-Roman classical mythology written by American author Rick Riordan.

  31. The Tyrant's Tomb

    2019The Trials of Apollo series

    The Tyrant's Tomb is a 2019 American children's fantasy action-adventure middle grade children's fiction novel based on Greco-Roman classical mythology written by American author Rick Riordan.

  32. The Tower of Nero

    2020The Trials of Apollo series

    The Tower of Nero is a 2020 American children's fantasy action-adventure middle grade children's fiction novel based on Greco-Roman classical mythology by American author Rick Riordan.

  33. Daughter of the Deep

    2021

    Daughter of the Deep is a middle grade fantasy-adventure novel by Rick Riordan.

  34. The Chalice of the Gods

    2023Percy Jackson & the Olympians series

    Percy Jackson needs three quests and three letters just to get into college.

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  35. The Sun and the Star

    2023The Nico di Angelo Adventures series

    From the World of Percy Jackson: The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure, commonly known as The Sun and the Star, is a 2023 American children's fantasy novel based on Greek and Roman mythology.

  36. Wrath of the Triple Goddess

    2024Percy Jackson & the Olympians series

    Percy Jackson babysits a goddess's hellhound, a talking polecat, and one very haunted mansion.

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  37. The Court of the Dead

    2025The Nico di Angelo Adventures series

    From the World of Percy Jackson: The Court of the Dead: A Nico di Angelo Adventure, commonly known as The Court of the Dead, is a 2025 American action-adventure middle grade fantasy novel based on Greco-Roman classical…

  38. The Wild Zone

    2026Camp Half-Blood series

    From the World of Percy Jackson: The Wild Zone, commonly known as The Wild Zone, is a fantasy novel by American author Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh, released on September 29, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Rick Riordan written?

This list covers 38 books by Rick Riordan, published from 1997 to 2026.

What are Rick Riordan's books in order?

Rick Riordan's books in publication order: 1. Big Red Tequila (1997), 2. The Lightning Thief (2005), 3. The Sea of Monsters (2006), 4. The Titan's Curse (2007), 5. The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008), 6. The Maze of Bones (2008), 7. The Demigod Files (2009), 8. The Last Olympian (2009), 9. The Lost Hero (2010), 10. The Red Pyramid (2010), 11. The Son of Neptune (2011), 12. The Throne of Fire (2011), 13. Vespers Rising (2011), 14. The Demigod Diaries (2012), 15. The Mark of Athena (2012), 16. The Serpent's Shadow (2012), 17. The House of Hades (2013), 18. Percy Jackson's Greek Gods (2014), 19. The Blood of Olympus (2014), 20. Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes (2015), 21. The Sword of Summer (2015), 22. Hotel Valhalla: Guide to the Norse Worlds (2016), 23. The Hammer of Thor (2016), 24. The Hidden Oracle (2016), 25. Camp Half-Blood Confidential (2017), 26. The Dark Prophecy (2017), 27. The Ship of the Dead (2017), 28. 9 From the Nine Worlds (2018), 29. Brooklyn House Magician's Manual (2018), 30. The Burning Maze (2018), 31. The Tyrant's Tomb (2019), 32. The Tower of Nero (2020), 33. Daughter of the Deep (2021), 34. The Chalice of the Gods (2023), 35. The Sun and the Star (2023), 36. Wrath of the Triple Goddess (2024), 37. The Court of the Dead (2025), 38. The Wild Zone (2026).

What was Rick Riordan's first book?

Big Red Tequila, published in 1997.

Which Rick Riordan book should I read first?

A good place to start is The Lightning Thief (2005).

What is Rick Riordan's latest book?

The most recent book on this list is The Wild Zone (2026).

Rick Riordan series

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