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The 39 Clues

by Rick Riordan

14 books Started 2008 Latest 2013
Publication Reading Order

The The 39 Clues is a Children's Fiction / YA Fantasy series by Rick Riordan, made up of 14 books published between 2008 and 2013. It begins with The Maze of Bones (2008), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Midnight Ride ( By: Clifford Riley) (2013), spanning 5 years of storytelling.

14books
5years active
2decades
~0.4yrs between books
2013latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 The Maze of Bones 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 One False Note ( By: Gordon Korman) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Sword Thief ( By: Peter Lerangis) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Beyond the Grave ( By: Jude Watson) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Black Circle ( By: Patrick Carman) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 In Too Deep ( By: Jude Watson) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
7 The Viper's Nest ( By: Peter Lerangis) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The 39 Clues: Agent Handbook ( By: Scholastic Inc.) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Emperor's Code ( By: Gordon Korman) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Storm Warning ( By: Linda Sue Park) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Into the Gauntlet ( By: Margaret Peterson Haddix) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Vespers Rising ( By: Jude Watson) Goodreads Choice Award 2011Full award history → 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Black Book of Buried Secrets (Companion Book) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Midnight Ride ( By: Clifford Riley)Latest 2013 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

The 39 Clues series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The 39 Clues series?

Start with The Maze of Bones (2008), the first book in the The 39 Clues series by Rick Riordan. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the The 39 Clues series?

There are 14 books in the The 39 Clues series by Rick Riordan, published between 2008 and 2013.

What is the first book in the The 39 Clues series?

The first book in the The 39 Clues series is The Maze of Bones, published in 2008 by Rick Riordan.

What is the latest book in the The 39 Clues series?

The most recent book in the The 39 Clues series is Midnight Ride ( By: Clifford Riley) (2013) by Rick Riordan.

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About Rick Riordan

Richard Russell Riordan Jr. ( RY-ər-dən; born June 5, 1964) is an American author, best known for his Camp Half-Blood Chronicles, which includes the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, The Heroes of Olympus series, The Trials of Apollo series, and The Nico di Angelo Adventures series.

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