Kane Chronicles Books in Order
Find all Kane Chronicles books by Rick Riordan in order, plus story summaries, series background on Carter and Sadie, and guidance on where to start with his Egyptian adventures.
Last updated: December 22, 2025
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Publication Order
3 books
The Serpent's Shadow
by Rick Riordan
2012
Apophis, the chaos serpent, is about to break free and swallow the sun. To have any hope of defeating him, Carter and Sadie must uncover a forgotten spell that weaponizes a god’s shadow, bargaining with dangerous spirits and risking the survival of their own souls.
The Throne of Fire
by Rick Riordan
2011
Carter and Sadie Kane search for the sun god Ra before the chaos serpent Apophis can rise. To awaken Ra, they must track down three ancient scrolls, battle rogue magicians, and navigate gods with their own agendas across Egypt, Russia, and the Duat.
The Red Pyramid
by Rick Riordan
2010
After a museum experiment goes horribly wrong and their father vanishes, siblings Carter and Sadie Kane discover they are powerful magicians tied to Egyptian gods. Pursued by both monsters and other magicians, they race to stop Set from destroying North America.
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