A Comprehensive Guide to All the Books in the Percy Jackson Universe

Welcome, demigods and mortal readers alike, to Rick Riordan's enchanting world of Percy Jackson and his friends! This guide is your key to unlocking Camp Half-Blood, following Percy and his friends' adventures in chronological order, and exploring spin-off series like the Kane Chronicles (based on Egyptian mythology) and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard (based on Norse mythology). Whether you're a seasoned fan or someone who is looking to do some reading before watching the new Disney+ adaptation, this comprehensive guide to all the books in the Percy Jackson universe will make sure you don't miss out on any part of this exciting world.


So, strap on your celestial armor and join us as we embark on a literary quest worthy of the gods themselves. Welcome to the world of Percy Jackson—where the magic of mythology meets the modern age!

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What is the plot of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series?

If you're new to this franchise, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is where you need to begin. The adventure starts with The Lightning Thief. In this book, twelve-year-old Percy finds out that his father is actually Poseidon and that he is a demigod. When he arrives at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod kids, he discovers that war is brewing among the gods and that he is accused of having begun it. As the series progresses, Percy, along with friends Grover Underwood and Annabeth Chase, must save the Greek gods from ripping themselves - and the world - apart.


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Percy Jackson and the Olympians series

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Are Percy and Annabeth in the Heroes of Olympus series?

In 2010, Riordan released The Lost Hero, which focuses on fifteen-year-old Jason Grace, a strange demigod who speaks Latin but has no memories of who he is. When he makes it to Camp Half-Blood with Piper McLean and Leo Valdez, they meet Annabeth, who reveals that Percy has gone missing. Read the Heroes of Olympus series to discover who Jason really is, uncover where Percy went (and who took him), and follow old favorites and new heroes as they head to Rome and Greece to save the world from the most ancient threat.


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The Heroes of Olympus series

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Is The Trials of Apollo about Percy Jackson?

While The Trials of Apollo are set in the same universe as Percy Jackson, this five book series actually centers on the Greek god Apollo. Punished by Zeus, Apollo has been cast down to Earth as a mortal teenager and sent to Camp Half-Blood in The Hidden Oracle. Stripped of his godly powers, Apollo must overcome the challenges of being a mere mortal while facing a new and dangerous threat that looms over both the mortal and divine realms with the help of demigod friends, including Percy, Annabeth, and Grover.


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The Trials of Apollo

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Is Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard connected to Percy Jackson?

In The Sword of Summer, we meet Magnus Chase, Annabeth's cousin who discovers that he is the son of the Norse god Frey. As he navigates the complexities of his newfound identity, Magnus becomes entangled in a quest to prevent the apocalypse, Ragnarok. Armed with the magical sword Sumarbrander, or Jack, and accompanied by a diverse group of allies (including an appearance from Percy himself), Magnus must confront gods, giants, and other mythical beings to unravel the mysteries of his heritage and save the Nine Worlds from its prophesied end.


The books in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy are The Sword of Summer, The Hammer of Thor, and The Ship of the Dead.

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What is The Kane Chronicles about?

The Kane Chronicles is a trilogy by Rick Riordan inspired by Egyptian mythology. The Red Pyramid, book one of the Kane Chronicles series, came out in the same year as The Lost Hero. In this series, siblings Carter and Sadie Kane are magicians whose ancestors are ancient Egyptian pharaohs, Narmer and Ramses the Great. When their Egyptologist father accidentally unleashes ancient Egyptian gods, the siblings must harness their new powers and unite allies to save their family and prevent an imminent catastrophe.


The books in the trilogy are The Red Pyramid, The Throne of Fire, and The Serpent's Shadow. Shop them on PangoBooks today!

What is the correct order of the Percy Jackson books?

If you are looking to read all the books about Percy Jackson in chronological order to get the most seamless progression of his character journey, here is the reading order we recommend:

  1. Percy Jackson and the Olympians (books 1 through 5)
  2. The Heroes of Olympus series
  3. The Trials of Apollo series*
  4. The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series*
  5. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods


*These books are not about Percy, but he does appear in them.

What is The Chalice of the Gods about?

In 2023, Riordan released a surprise sixth book to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, which was presumed to have concluded with the 2009 book, The Last Olympians. The Chalice of the Gods is about a now seventeen-year-old Percy as he applies for college. This fun and lighthearted read is sure to thrill fans who are just as happy following Percy, Annabeth, and Grover on epic quests as they are reading about the trio's New York antics as they try to get recommendation letters for Percy from different gods. While this book is a part of the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, we recommend not reading it until you've read all the other books.

Other books in the Percy Jackson universe

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What is the "Rick Riordan Presents" imprint?

The Rick Riordan Presents imprint was launched by Rick Riordan with the goal of amplifying diverse voices. This imprint publishes thrilling middle-grade fantasy novels inspired by mythologies written by authors from that cultural tradition. Riordan's involvement is limited to writing an introduction for each book, editing drafts, and promoting the finished book. Some of our favorite Rick Riordan Presents books include Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi (Hindu mythology), Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia (African-American and West African mythology), and Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse (Navajo mythology).


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