Book Series · 3 Books

The Kane Chronicles Books

In order from The Red Pyramid to The Serpent's Shadow.

The Kane Chronicles series is a set of 3 chapter books by Rick Riordan, published between 2010 and 2018. Written for ages 9–12, most books run about 500 pages. Subjects across the series include family life, Ancient Egypt, and secret societies.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

The Red Pyramid

By Rick Riordan

Siblings must stop an ancient god to uncover their family's secrets.

519 pages· 124,541 words· Est. 14 hour read

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Summary: Carter and Sadie Kane, once estranged siblings, are thrust into a perilous adventure when their father's experiment at the British Museum unleashes the Egyptian god Set. With their father banished and the gods awakening, the Kanes must race across the globe to thwart Set's sinister plans. As they delve deeper into ancient mysteries, they uncover their family's hidden ties to a secret order dating back to the pharaohs. Can they stop Set before it's too late, or will their world be consumed by chaos?

In reading order

The Kane Chronicles Series

3 books · Published 2010–2018

#1 in Series

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$1049

The Red Pyramid

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

Siblings must stop an ancient god to uncover their family's secrets.

#2 in Series

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$958

The Throne of Fire

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011

Can the Kanes stop the Chaos snake before the world ends?

#3 in Series

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$958

The Serpent's Shadow

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

A young girl and her brother must navigate the world of Egyptian gods and magic to save their family and the world from an ancient evil.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Kane Chronicles series?

There are 3 books in the Kane Chronicles series. It began with The Red Pyramid in 2010, and the newest book, The Serpent's Shadow, was published in 2018.