(Rick Riordan is a teacher and a writer, and has won many awards for his mystery novels for adults. He says that the idea for Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief first came to him while he was teaching Greek mythology at middle school in San Francisco. But rumour has it that Camp Half Blood actually exists, and Rick spends his summers there recording the adventures of young demigods. Some believe that, to avoid a mass panic among the mortal population, he was forced to swear on the River Styx to present Percy Jackson's story as fiction. Rick lives in Texas (apart from his summers on Half Blood Hill) with his wife and two sons.
Series
Tres Navarre
1. Big Red Tequila (1997)
2. The Widower's Two-Step (1998)
3. The Last King of Texas (2000)
4. The Devil Went Down to Austin (2001)
5. Southtown (2004)
6. Mission Road (2005)
7. Rebel Island (2007)
1. Big Red Tequila (1997)
2. The Widower's Two-Step (1998)
3. The Last King of Texas (2000)
4. The Devil Went Down to Austin (2001)
5. Southtown (2004)
6. Mission Road (2005)
7. Rebel Island (2007)
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
1. The Lightning Thief (2005)
2. The Sea of Monsters (2006)
3. The Titan's Curse (2007)
4. The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008)
5. The Last Olympian (2008)
5.5. Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo (2017)
Percy Jackson Ultimate collection (omnibus) (2016)
1. The Lightning Thief (2005)
2. The Sea of Monsters (2006)
3. The Titan's Curse (2007)
4. The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008)
5. The Last Olympian (2008)
5.5. Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo (2017)
Percy Jackson Ultimate collection (omnibus) (2016)
Percy Jackson companion books
The Demigod Files (2009)
Demigods and Monsters (2008)
The Ultimate Guide (2010)
Percy Jackson Books 1-5 (omnibus) (2013)
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods (2014)
Demigods of Olympus (2015)
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes (2015)
Camp Half-Blood Confidential (2017)
The Demigod Files (2009)
Demigods and Monsters (2008)
The Ultimate Guide (2010)
Percy Jackson Books 1-5 (omnibus) (2013)
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods (2014)
Demigods of Olympus (2015)
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes (2015)
Camp Half-Blood Confidential (2017)
Kane Chronicles
1. The Red Pyramid (2010)
2. The Throne of Fire (2011)
3. The Serpent's Shadow (2012)
The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide (2012)
The Kane Chronicles: The Complete Series (omnibus) (2012)
Brooklyn House Magician's Manual (2018)
1. The Red Pyramid (2010)
2. The Throne of Fire (2011)
3. The Serpent's Shadow (2012)
The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide (2012)
The Kane Chronicles: The Complete Series (omnibus) (2012)
Brooklyn House Magician's Manual (2018)
Heroes of Olympus
1. The Lost Hero (2010)
2. The Son of Neptune (2011)
3. The Mark of Athena (2012)
4. The House of Hades (2013)
5. The Blood of Olympus (2014)
The Demigod Diaries (2012)
The Heroes of Olympus Boxed Set (omnibus) (2014)
1. The Lost Hero (2010)
2. The Son of Neptune (2011)
3. The Mark of Athena (2012)
4. The House of Hades (2013)
5. The Blood of Olympus (2014)
The Demigod Diaries (2012)
The Heroes of Olympus Boxed Set (omnibus) (2014)
Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover
1. The Son of Sobek (2013)
2. The Staff of Serapis (2014)
3. The Crown of Ptolemy (2015)
Demigods and Magicians (omnibus) (2016)
1. The Son of Sobek (2013)
2. The Staff of Serapis (2014)
3. The Crown of Ptolemy (2015)
Demigods and Magicians (omnibus) (2016)
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
1. The Sword of Summer (2015)
2. The Hammer of Thor (2016)
3. The Ship of the Dead (2017)
For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (2016)
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Hardcover Boxed Set (omnibus) (2017)
9 From the Nine Worlds (2018)
1. The Sword of Summer (2015)
2. The Hammer of Thor (2016)
3. The Ship of the Dead (2017)
For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (2016)
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Hardcover Boxed Set (omnibus) (2017)
9 From the Nine Worlds (2018)
Novels
Collections
Other Worlds (2013) (with Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury, Jon Scieszka, Neal Shüsterman, Rebecca Stead and Shaun Tan)
Graphic Novels
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Series contributed to
39 Clues
1. Maze Of Bones (2008)
39 Clues Books 1-5 (omnibus) (2011) (with Patrick Carman, Gordon Korman, Peter Lerangis and Jude Watson)
The 39 Clues Complete Collection (omnibus) (2015) (with Patrick Carman, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Gordon Korman, Peter Lerangis, Linda Sue Park and Jude Watson)
1. Maze Of Bones (2008)
39 Clues Books 1-5 (omnibus) (2011) (with Patrick Carman, Gordon Korman, Peter Lerangis and Jude Watson)
The 39 Clues Complete Collection (omnibus) (2015) (with Patrick Carman, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Gordon Korman, Peter Lerangis, Linda Sue Park and Jude Watson)
Awards
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Rick Riordan recommends
Dead Giveaway (2005)
(Yellow Rose Mysteries, book 3)
Leann Sweeney
"The most likable sleuth to come along in years."
Heroes of the Valley (2009)
Jonathan Stroud
"Stroud conjores up an alluring Viking world where legends intertwine with reality, heroes still matter, and monsters lurk in the darkness."
Mandrake and Murder (2009)
(Robin & Marian Mysteries)
Clayton Emery
"Robin and Marian are in good hands."
The Sorcerer's Secret (2010)
(Gods of Manhattan, book 3)
Scott Mebus
"Am interesting new take on mythology in New York... A fast, exciting read."
A Tale Dark and Grimm (2010)
(Grimm , book 1)
Adam Gidwitz
"...A wonderful sense of humor and narrative voice... completely fresh and unique."
The Fight for Olympus (2011)
(Pegasus , book 2)
Kate O'Hearn
"Anyone who enjoys mythology will find much to love in Pegasus and the Flame. Kate O'Hearn serves up a winning mix of modern adventure and classic fantasy."
A Hero for WondLa (2012)
(WondLa, book 2)
Tony DiTerlizzi
"An irresistible adventure. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!"
Select / Orphan (2012)
(Seven Wonders Journals)
Peter Lerangis
"A high-octane mix of modern adventure and ancient secrets."
Siege and Storm (2012)
(Grisha Trilogy, book 2)
Leigh Bardugo
"A heady blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure."
Blue Sea Burning (2014)
(Chronicles of Egg, book 3)
Geoff Rodkey
"Lemony Snicket meets Pirates of the Caribbean, with a sprinkling of Tom Sawyer for good measure."
Edison's Alley (2015)
(Accelerati Trilogy, book 2)
Eric Elfman and Neal Shüsterman
"super-fun hilarious adventure."
The Gadwall Incident (2016)
(Lock and Key )
Ridley Pearson
"Only a mastermind like Ridley Pearson could put such a fresh spin on the venerable story of Sherlock Holmes."
Rebellion of Thieves (2016)
(Robyn Hoodlum, book 2)
Kekla Magoon
"A compelling reboot of the Robin Hood myth."
The Belles (2018)
(Belles , book 1)
Dhonielle Clayton
"Looking for the next big groundbreaking event in YA? This is it."
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