Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middleworld | 2007 | J&P Voelkel | Buy |
| 2 | The End of the World Club | 2010 | J&P Voelkel | Buy |
| 3 | The River of No Return | 2012 | J&P Voelkel | Buy |
| 4 | The Lost City | 2015 | J&P Voelkel | Buy |
The Jaguar Stones series by J&P Voelkel begins with Middleworld, where fourteen-year-old Max Murphy travels to Central America to find his archaeologist parents and stumbles into a world shaped by Maya mythology. The series draws heavily on real Maya culture and history, weaving ancient gods, sacred artifacts, and mythological concepts into an adventure story aimed at middle-grade readers.
The four books follow Max through increasingly dangerous encounters with the powers of the Maya underworld. The End of the World Club, The River of No Return, and The Lost City continue the story, taking Max deeper into the mythology. Published between 2007 and 2015, the series is notable for bringing Maya culture to young readers in an adventure format that is both educational and entertaining.