Percy Jackson and the Olympians books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series?"

"There are seven books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, published between 2005 and 2024."

Q: "What is the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series?"

"The first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is The Lightning Thief, published in 2005."

Q: "Should the Percy Jackson books be read in order?"

"Yes, the original five books should be read in publication order as they follow a continuous storyline from \"The Lightning Thief\" through \"The Last Olympian.\" The two newer books, \"The Chalice of the Gods\" (2023) and \"Wrath of the Triple Goddess\" (2024), are set between the original series and the Heroes of Olympus sequel series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Lightning Thief	2005	Percy Jackson and the Olympians	Buy
2	The Sea of Monsters	2006	Percy Jackson and the Olympians	Buy
3	The Titan’s Curse	2007	Percy Jackson and the Olympians	Buy
4	The Battle of the Labyrinth	2008	Percy Jackson and the Olympians	Buy
5	The Last Olympian	2009	Percy Jackson and the Olympians	Buy
6	The Chalice of the Gods	2023	Percy Jackson and the Olympians	Buy
7	Wrath of the Triple Goddess	2024	Percy Jackson and the Olympians	Buy

The main Percy Jackson and the Olympians series follows Percy from his discovery that he’s a demigod through a prophecy-driven war with the Titan Kronos. The original five books were published between 2005 and 2009 and form a complete story arc.

Rick Riordan returned to Percy’s story in 2023-2024 with two additional novels set during Percy’s senior year of high school, filling in the gap between the original series and the Heroes of Olympus books.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series?

There are seven books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, published between 2005 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series?

The first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is The Lightning Thief, published in 2005.

Should the Percy Jackson books be read in order?

Yes, the original five books should be read in publication order as they follow a continuous storyline from “The Lightning Thief” through “The Last Olympian.” The two newer books, “The Chalice of the Gods” (2023) and “Wrath of the Triple Goddess” (2024), are set between the original series and the Heroes of Olympus sequel series.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order