Rick Riordan Books in Order: Complete Guide to All Series (2026)

The Rick Riordan Universe

Rick Riordan has created the most extensive mythological fiction universe since mythology itself. His books introduce readers to Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Norse gods and heroes, always through the lens of contemporary teens who happen to be demigods.

Starting Point: The Percy Jackson Series

Everything in Riordan's universe connects to the original Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. Understanding Percy's story unlocks the broader mythology.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians (Greek)

1. The Lightning Thief (2005) - Percy discovers he's Poseidon's son
2. The Sea of Monsters (2006) - Camp Half-Blood faces new threats
3. The Titan's Curse (2007) - The hunt for Artemis begins
4. The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008) - War comes to Camp Half-Blood
5. The Last Olympian (2009) - The final battle for Olympus

The Heroes of Olympus (Greek/Roman crossover)

This five-book sequel series introduces Roman demigods and connects to the original:

1. The Lost Hero (2010) - Jason, Piper, and Leo's introduction
2. The Son of Neptune (2011) - Percy returns with amnesia
3. The Mark of Athena (2012) - The seven reunited
4. The House of Hades (2013) - The quest to close the Doors
5. The Blood of Olympus (2014) - The final confrontation

Kane Chronicles (Egyptian)

For readers seeking Egyptian mythology, the Kane Chronicles offer Carter and Sadie Kane's adventures:

1. The Red Pyramid (2010) - The Kane siblings discover their heritage
2. The Throne of Fire (2011) - The awakening of Apophis
3. The Serpent's Shadow (2012) - Can the brothers defeat chaos itself?

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard (Norse)

Percy's cousin Magnus Chase takes readers to Norse mythology:

1. The Sword of Summer (2015) - Magnus meets the Norse gods
2. The Hammer of Thor (2016) - The quest for Thor's hammer
3. The Ship of the Dead (2017) - Ragnarok approaches

Trials of Apollo

The Trials of Apollo (2016-2020) transforms the sun god into a mortal teen:

1. The Hidden Oracle (2016) - Apollo becomes human
2. The Dark Prophecy (2017) - New threats emerge
3. The Burning Maze (2018) - The emperors' role revealed
4. The Tyrant's Tomb (2019) - Tarquin's past matters
5. The Tower of Nero (2020) - The final confrontation

The Complete Reading Timeline

For maximum connection between series, follow this order:

1. Percy Jackson & the Olympians (1-5)
2. Kane Chronicles (1-3)
3. Heroes of Olympus (1-5)
4. Magnus Chase (1-3)
5. Trials of Apollo (1-5)

Key Connections Between Series

• Percy appears in Heroes of Olympus
• Magnus Chase exists in the same universe as Percy
• The Kane siblings meet Greek demigods in crossover novellas
• Apollo's series directly follows Heroes of Olympus

Best Starting Points

• Age 8-12: Percy Jackson & the Olympians
• Age 10-14: Heroes of Olympus (if starting fresh)
• Age 12+: Kane Chronicles or Magnus Chase
• Any age: Any series works independently

Conclusion

Rick Riordan's universe grows with each new series while maintaining connection to what came before. Whether you start with Percy or Magnus, you're entering a world where mythology becomes reality and ordinary teens become heroes.