Rick Riordan: Master of Mythology

Rick Riordan, born June 5, 1964, has revolutionized young adult fiction by bringing mythology to life for modern readers. His fast-paced adventure series have sold over 120 million copies worldwide.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

This series introduces Percy Jackson, a teenager who discovers he is the son of Poseidon. Along with his friends Annabeth and Grover, Percy navigates the world of Greek gods and monsters.

Percy Jackson Reading Order

  1. The Lightning Thief (2005)
  2. The Sea of Monsters (2006)
  3. The Titan's Curse (2007)
  4. The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008)
  5. The Last Olympian (2009)

The Heroes of Olympus

This sequel series follows new characters while bringing back beloved heroes from Percy Jackson.

  1. The Lost Hero (2010)
  2. The Son of Neptune (2011)
  3. The Mark of Athena (2012)
  4. The House of Hades (2013)
  5. The Blood of Olympus (2014)

The Kane Chronicles

Egyptian mythology takes center stage in this series about siblings Carter and Sadie Kane.

  1. The Red Pyramid (2010)
  2. The Throne of Fire (2011)
  3. The Serpent's Shadow (2012)

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard

Norse mythology features in this series about a teen who discovers he is the son of Freya.

  1. The Sword of Summer (2015)
  2. The Hammer of Thor (2016)
  3. The Ship of the Dead (2017)

Conclusion

Rick Riordan's series offer perfect entry points into mythology for modern readers. Start with Percy Jackson and explore the interconnected universe he has created.