Riordan
The Lightning Thief
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Rick Riordan - 5 books
Same author, same formula, Greek instead of Egyptian. The two series share a universe.
Series - Books in order
The Kane Chronicles books in order
by Rick Riordan - 3 books - 2010-2012 - Updated June 2026
Carter and Sadie Kane discover they are descendants of Egyptian pharaohs and must stop the chaos god Set from destroying North America. Riordan uses the same formula that made Percy Jackson work, applied to Egyptian mythology with dual narrators and a global scope.
Riordan
The Red Pyramid
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Riordan
The Red Pyramid
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Most readers should start with The Red Pyramid. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Red Pyramid The Red PyramidStart | 2010 | 4.0 | |
| 2 | The Throne of Fire The Throne of Fire | 2011 | 4.1 | |
| 3 | The Serpent's Shadow The Serpent's Shadow | 2012 | 4.1 |
Our recommended reading order
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The Red Pyramid
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Best book to start with
The Red Pyramid
Book #1, and still the best on-ramp. It sets up everything that makes this series work.
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Frequently asked questions
No. The Kane Chronicles stands alone with its own characters and mythology. There are brief crossover short stories, but they are not required.
It is shorter (3 books vs 5) and uses dual narrators, which some readers find refreshing and others find less focused. The Egyptian mythology is well-researched and the humor is the same.
Contains affiliate linksUpdated June 2026