Order of Rick Riordan Books
If you are curious about the order of the Rick Riordan books, I have put together a list for you. If you love Rick Riordan, you know that he is the master when it comes to middle grade mythology.

Rick Riordan has written so many books that determining the order of his books can seem daunting. Never Fear! I have done the work for you so that you do not have to wonder any more.
Rick Riordan has become a household name that is synonymous with Greek mythology retellings. Beyond that, his books are readable, relatable, and completely addicting. Below you will find information about the order of Rick Riordan books. Use this list of you want to see how many books you have read or which books you still have to read. The best part about this list is that he is not done!
If you want more in-depth information about the Percy Jackson reading order or series book summaries, you can head over to the related posts!
Order of Rick Riordan Books by Publication Date
- Big Red Tequila (Tres Navarre Series) (1997)
- Widowers Two Step (Tres Navarre Series) (1998)
- The Last King of Texas (Tres Navarre Series) (2000)
- The Devil Went to Austin (Tres Navarre Series) (2001)
- Southtown (Tres Navarre Series) (2004)
- Mission Road (Tres Navarre Series) (2005)
- Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1)(2005)
- Rebel Island (Tres Navarre Series) (2007)
- The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2)(2006)
- The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians 3)(2007)
- The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians 4)(2008)
- The MAze of Bones (39 Clues, book 1)
- The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5)(2009)
- The Demigod Files (2009)
- Percy Jackson, and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide (2009)
- The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles Book 1) (2010)
- The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, Book 1) (2010)
- The Sun of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, Book 2)(2011)
- The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles Book 2) (2011)
- The Demigod Diaries (2012)
- The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3) (2012)
- The Serpents Shadow (The Kane Chronicles Book 3) (2012)
- The Son of Sobek (2013)
- The House of Hades (The Heroes of Olympus, Book 4) (2013)
- The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus, Book 5) (2014)
- Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods (2014)
- The Staff of Serapis (2014)
- The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase, Book 1) (2015)
- Percy Jackson’s Greek Heros (2015)
- The Crown of Ptolemy (2015)
- The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo, Book 1) (2016)
- The Hammer of Thor (Magnus Chase, Book 2) (2016)
- Demigods and Musicians (2016)
- The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo, Book 2) (2017)
- The Ship of the Dead (Magnus Chase, Book 3) (2017)
- Camp Half-Blood Confidential (2017)
- The Burning Maze (The Trials of Apollo, Book 3) (2018)
- The Tyrants Tomb (The Trials of Apollo, Book 4) (2019)
- The Tower or Nero (The Trials of Apollo, Book 5) (2020)\
- Daughter of the Deep (2021)
- The Chalice of the Gods (2023)
- The Sun and The Star (2023)
- Wrath of the Triple Goddess (2024)
Rick Riordan Books in Order by Series
- Tres Navarre
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians
- Kane Chronicles
- Heroes of Olympus
- Magnus Chase
- Trials of Apollo
- Daughters of the Deep
Order of Rick Riordan Tres Navarre Series
This is Rick Riordan’s first book series and only ADULT series
- Big Red Tequila (1997)
- Widower’s Two-Step (1998)
- The Last King of Texas (2000)
- The Devil Went Down to Austin (2001)
- Southtown (2004)
- Mission Road (2005)
- Rebel Island (2007)
Order of Rick Riordan Percy Jackson and the Olympians
- Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief (2006)
- The Sea of Monsters (2007)
- The Titan’s Curse (2008)
- The Battle of the Labyrinth (2009)
- The Last Olympian (2011)
- Chalice of the Gods (2023)
- Wrath of the Triple Goddess (2024)
Order of Rick Riordan Books: Kane Chronicles
- The Red Pyramid (2010)
- The Throne of Fire (2011)
- The Serpents Shadow (2012)
Order of Rick Riordan’s Heroes of Olympus Books in Order
- The Lost Hero (2011)
- The Sun of Neptune (2011)
- The Mark of Athena (2012)
- The House of Haites (2013)
- The Blood of Olympus (2014)
- The Chalice of the Gods (2023)
Order of Rick Riordan Books: Magnus Chase
- The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1) (2015)
- The Hammer of Thor (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 2) (2016)
- The Ship of the Dead (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 3) (2017)
Order of Rick Riordan Books: Trials of Apollo
- The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo, Book 1) (2016)
- The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo, Book 2) (2017)
- The Burning Maze (The Trials of Apollo, Book 3) (2018)
- The Tyrants Tomb (The Trials of Apollo, Book 4) (2019)
- The Tower or Nero (The Trials of Apollo, Book 5) (2020)
What is Rick Riordan’s Newest Book Series?
Rick Riordan’s newest book series is called Daughter of the Deep. Stay tuned for the newest information on when the next book will be released. Sometime soon, I hope.
- Daughter of the Deep (2021)

What is Rick Riordan Presents?
Rick Riordan Presents is part of Disney-Hyperion Publishing. It is a small imprint that tries to publish four novels a year. Rick Riordan and his editor chose these novels as books that appeal to fans of his books. If you have a middle-grade adventure lover, these books are perfect.
The other purpose of Rick Riordan Presents books is to tell stories from cultures and backgrounds that are often underrepresented in books in their own voice. These are stories inspired by mythology and folklore.
Expert Tip
Have a look at all the series written by Rick Riordan. This will help you determine what Rick Riordan books you have read and which you need to read!
If you have read them all, you can look at some of the companion books as well
If you want to know the order of the Rick Riordan Books by series, I have book summaries for most of those as well!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rick Riordan?
Rick Riordan is a New York Times Best-selling author of over 20 novels for middle-grader readers which is not surprising because he used to be a middle school teacher! Man, I wish he was my teacher.
Rick Riordan’s books are in print in 37 different countries and have over 190 million copies in print.
Rick Riordan’s first series is Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
How are the Rick Riordan Books Connected
Rick Riordan’s middle grade books are all based on mythology. Many of the books have recurring characters. The most popular and well-known character in all the books is Percy Jackson. He is the main character in Percy Jackson & the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus. He is a secondary character in the other books.
In What Order Should I Read Rick Riordan Books?
People ask us all the time “What is the order of Rick Riordan books?” I consulted with our kids and family who all came to the same conclusion.
You should read Percy Jackson and the Olympians first. He is also a main character in Heroes of Olympus.
What is the best order to read the Rick Riordan Books
You can read the Rick Riordan books by publication order or you can read the books in chronological order. Either way, as long as you start with Percy Jackson & The Olympians, you will understand the story.
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Epilogue
Was this post of the order of Rick Riordan books helpful to you? How many of Rick Riordan’s Books have you read? I have not read his adult book series, but I am very curious how it holds up to his middle grade best sellers!
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