Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief
About Rick Riordan's Work
Rick Riordan is the author of 95 books across 7 series. The Lightning Thief Whether you're new to their work or a longtime fan, reading in the correct order ensures you experience each story arc, character development, and plot twist exactly as intended.
Use this page to find the complete reading order for every Rick Riordan series. Each book is listed in chronological publication order with direct links to purchase on Amazon. New to the series? Start with the first book listed under each series below.
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Series (7)
Other Works (26 books)
Camp Half-Blood Confidential
Camp Jupiter Classified - A Probatio's Journal
The Serpent's Shadow
House of Hades
The Sword of Summer
Percy Jackson's Greek heroes
The Battle of the Labyrinth
The Blood of Olympus
The Burning Maze
The Chalice of the Gods
The Dark Prophecy
The Hammer of Thor
The Hidden Oracle
The Last Olympian
The Lightning Thief
The Lost Hero
The Mark of Athena
The Maze of Bones
The Sea of Monsters
The Ship of the Dead
The Son of Neptune
The Sun and the Star
The Throne of Fire
The Titan's Curse
The Trials of Apollo Book 1
The Tyrant's Tomb
Frequently Asked Questions
What order should I read Rick Riordan's books?+
The recommended reading order for Rick Riordan's books is listed on this page, organized by series. Each series shows books in publication order, which is typically the intended reading sequence. If you're new to Rick Riordan, start with the first book of their most popular series listed above. Series books build on each other — characters develop across multiple books, plot threads carry forward, and reading out of order will spoil major revelations.
How many books has Rick Riordan written?+
According to FruKal's database, Rick Riordan has written 95 books across 7 series. This includes all novels, novellas, and short story collections tracked in our database. Our catalog is regularly updated as new books are published.
Where can I buy Rick Riordan's books?+
Each book listed on this page has an Amazon link. FruKal is an Amazon Associate — we earn a small commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you. You can also find Rick Riordan's books at local bookstores, Barnes & Noble, and most public libraries. Many titles are available as audiobooks on Audible and e-books on Kindle.