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The Lightning Thief
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Rick Riordan - 5 books
Read this first. Heroes of Olympus is the direct sequel, and you need Percy's backstory.
Series - Books in order
The Heroes of Olympus books in order
by Rick Riordan - 5 books - 2010-2014 - Updated June 2026
The sequel series to Percy Jackson introduces Roman demigods and a new set of heroes alongside returning favorites. Seven demigods must unite the Greek and Roman camps to stop Gaea from waking. Riordan rotates narrators each book, giving the story a wider scope while keeping his signature humor and mythological accuracy.
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The Lost Hero
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Riordan
The Lost Hero
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Most readers should start with The Lost Hero. It gives you the cleanest entry point before continuing through the full series order.Read on KindleListen on Audible
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Contains affiliate links| # | Book | Published | Rating | Where to read |
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| 1 | The Lost Hero The Lost HeroStart | 2010 | 4.2 | |
| 2 | The Son of Neptune The Son of Neptune | 2011 | 4.3 | |
| 3 | The Mark of Athena The Mark of Athena | 2012 | 4.4 | |
| 4 | The House of Hades The House of Hades | 2013 | 4.5 | |
| 5 | The Blood of Olympus The Blood of Olympus | 2014 | 4.1 |
Our recommended reading order
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The Lost Hero
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Best book to start with
The Lost Hero
Book #1, and still the best on-ramp. It sets up everything that makes this series work.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Percy is a main character in this series, and the entire plot builds on the events of the first five books. Start with The Lightning Thief.
Percy is missing at the start of Heroes of Olympus. His disappearance is the mystery that drives the first two books. He returns in The Son of Neptune.
The Trials of Apollo is the next series in the Camp Half-Blood timeline. The Kane Chronicles and Magnus Chase can be read in any order.
Contains affiliate linksUpdated June 2026