Kane Chronicles Series

by Rick Riordan

A mythology series bringing ancient Egyptian gods to modern America, following siblings Carter and Sadie Kane as they discover their pharaoh heritage and must stop chaos god Set from destroying the world. The trilogy explores Egyptian mythology with Riordan's signature humor and action as the siblings master magic, host Egyptian gods in their bodies, and ultimately face the chaos serpent Apophis.

Books in The Kane Chronicles series in order:

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1
The Red Pyramid
Recommended For Ages
10
+

Siblings Carter and Sadie Kane discover they are descendants of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs and must stop the chaos god Set from unleashing destruction on the world, while coming to terms with the Egyptian gods who have inhabited their bodies. A fast-paced adventure series opener that brings Egyptian mythology to the same accessible, witty treatment as the Percy Jackson series.

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The Throne of Fire
Recommended For Ages
10
+

Carter and Sadie must awaken the sun god Ra before the chaos serpent Apophis breaks free and devours the world, racing across three continents to collect the scrolls of the Book of Ra while their new Brooklyn House is under attack. A strong middle entry in the Kane Chronicles that deepens the mythology and raises the stakes significantly. Riordan's humor and pace are in fine form.

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The Serpent's Shadow
Recommended For Ages
10
+

In the concluding Kane Chronicles volume, Carter and Sadie face the final battle against Apophis as the chaos serpent breaks free and begins consuming the Egyptian gods and the world itself; the siblings must find a way to shadow-execute the unkillable enemy before all is lost. A satisfying trilogy conclusion with humor, mythology, and heart.