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.
Genres: Children's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Mystery
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)
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 companion books
Demigods and Monsters (2008)
The Demigod Files (2009)
The Ultimate Guide (2010)
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods (2014)
Demigods of Olympus (2015)
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes (2015)
Camp Half-Blood Confidential (2017)
Demigods and Monsters (2008)
The Demigod Files (2009)
The Ultimate Guide (2010)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover
1. The Son of Sobek (2013)
2. The Staff of Serapis (2014)
3. The Crown of Ptolemy (2015)
1. The Son of Sobek (2013)
2. The Staff of Serapis (2014)
3. The Crown of Ptolemy (2015)
Trials of Apollo
1. The Hidden Oracle (2014)
2. The Dark Prophecy (2015)
3. The Burning Maze (2018)
4. The Tyrant's Tomb (2019)
5. The Tower of Nero (2020)
Camp Jupiter Classified (2020)
1. The Hidden Oracle (2014)
2. The Dark Prophecy (2015)
3. The Burning Maze (2018)
4. The Tyrant's Tomb (2019)
5. The Tower of Nero (2020)
Camp Jupiter Classified (2020)
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)
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)
9 From the Nine Worlds (2018)
Novels
Omnibus
Collections
Other Worlds (2013) (with Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury, Jon Scieszka, Neal Shüsterman, Rebecca Stead and Shaun Tan)
The Cursed Carnival (2021)
The Cursed Carnival (2021)
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!"

Siege and Storm (2012)
(Shadow and Bone Trilogy, book 2)
Leigh Bardugo
"A heady blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure."

The School for Good and Evil (2013)
(School for Good and Evil, book 1)
Soman Chainani
"Reimagines the world of fairy tales and will make you question who is good and who is evil. Loved it!"

Lost in Babylon (2013)
(Seven Wonders , book 2)
Peter Lerangis
"A high-octane mix of modern adventure and ancient secrets."

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."

Red Sister (2017)
(Book of the Ancestor, book 1)
Mark Lawrence
"Fabulous, in-depth world building, great characters, and as always with Lawrence, plotting that is fresh and unpredictable...If you like fresh, take-no-prisoners fantasy, this is for you."

The Belles (2018)
(Belles , book 1)
Dhonielle Clayton
"Looking for the next big groundbreaking event in YA? This is it."

The Storm Runner (2018)
(Storm Runner, book 1)
J C Cervantes
"J. C. Cervantes is about to take you on a trip you will never forget, through the darkest, strangest, and funniest twists and turns of Maya myth. You will meet the scariest gods you can imagine, the creepiest denizens of the Underworld, and the most amazing and unlikely heroes who have to save our world from being ripped apart."
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