New to the series
Begin with The Lost Hero after finishing Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Readers who prefer visual storytelling can choose the matching graphic adaptation.
Book Series · 5 Books
The Heroes of Olympus Books
In order from The Lost Hero to The Blood of Olympus. Part of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Five connected quests that bring Greek and Roman demigods together after the original Percy Jackson adventures.
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Reading order
How to Read the The Heroes of Olympus Books
Read Percy Jackson and the Olympians first, then follow these five prose novels in numbered order. The graphic novels retell the same stories in full color, while The Demigod Diaries is an optional companion rather than book six.
Sources: Official series guidance.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Expect frequent mythological combat, weapons, monsters, serious peril, character deaths and grief. The journey through Tartarus in book four is especially intense, although humor and friendship remain central.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$1049
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010
The Lost Hero
By Rick Riordan
Demigods embark on a perilous quest to rescue a missing deity and uncover their true identities.
592 pages· 127,859 words· Est. 14 hour read
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Summary: Jason wakes with no memory, holding hands with a girl he doesn't recognize. Piper's father is missing, and her dreams are filled with danger. Leo's knack for tools leads him to a mysterious camp. Together, they discover they're demigods tasked with a quest to save a missing deity. As they navigate a world of prophecies and monsters, they must unravel their pasts and face a chilling curse. Can they fulfill their destiny and survive the challenges ahead? Dive into a thrilling adventure where the stakes are high and the truth is elusive.
In reading order
The Heroes of Olympus Series
5 books · Published 2010–2014
#1
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The Lost Hero
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010
Demigods embark on a perilous quest to rescue a missing deity and uncover their true identities.
#2
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$958
The Son of Neptune
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011
Three demigods face forgotten pasts and deadly monsters to fulfill a prophecy that could save or doom the world.
#3
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$958
The Mark of Athena
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012
Demigods unite to uncover the mystery of the Doors of Death and fulfill a perilous prophecy.
#4
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$958
The House of Hades
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013
Demigods race against time to seal the Doors of Death and stop Gaea's rise.
#5
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The Blood of Olympus
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2014
Demigods race to stop Gaea's awakening before a deadly sacrifice in Athens.
Companion series
The Heroes of Olympus Graphic Novels Series
4 books · Published 2014–2024
#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
The Lost Hero (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2014
A boy with no memory, a missing father, and a mysterious camp. What secrets lie ahead?
#2
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
The Son of Neptune (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017
A demigod with amnesia, a girl haunted by her past, and a clumsy hero face a world-threatening prophecy.
#3
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
The Mark of Athena (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
Six heroes unite for a perilous quest. Who will fulfill the prophecy?
#4
#4 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
The House of Hades (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
Demigods race to seal the Doors of Death, risking everything to stop Gaea's rise.
From the same world
In-Universe Books
1 book · Published 2012
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$1398
The Demigod Diaries
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2012
Demigods face giants, runaway tables, and explosive challenges in a race against time.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Heroes of Olympus series?
There are 5 books in the Heroes of Olympus series. It began with The Lost Hero in 2010, and the newest book, The Blood of Olympus, was published in 2014.
What order should you read the Heroes of Olympus books in?
Start with The Lost Hero and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.
What ages are the Heroes of Olympus books best for?
The series is best for ages 9–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Heroes of Olympus book is the longest?
The Mark of Athena (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 132,738 words (624 pages).
Which Heroes of Olympus book is the shortest?
The Blood of Olympus (Book #5) is the shortest at 107,656 words (560 pages).
The people
The Creative Behind the Books
The people who bring The Heroes of Olympus to life.
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