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How Many Percy Jackson Books Are There?

Alex KataevbyAlex Kataev·Sep 24, 2024
In Short

There are 5 books in the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. The total number of Percy Jackson books, including spin-off series, is much higher. Percy Jackson books include several related series set in the same universe, such as the 5-book Heroes of Olympus series and the 5-book Trials of Apollo series. The Percy Jackson book series count expands beyond the original 5 to encompass these additional novels by Rick Riordan.

Main Percy Jackson series

  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians: This is the original series consisting of 5 books, answering the question "how many Percy Jackson books are there?" in its core form
    • The Lightning Thief
    • The Sea of Monsters
    • The Titan's Curse
    • The Battle of the Labyrinth
    • The Last Olympian
  • The Heroes of Olympus: A 5-book sequel series to the original Percy Jackson series, increasing the Percy Jackson book series count
  • The Trials of Apollo: Another 5-book series set in the same universe, further expanding the total number of Rick Riordan Percy Jackson novels
  • The Kane Chronicles: A 3-book series focusing on Egyptian mythology
  • Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: A 3-book series based on Norse mythology

Upcoming books

  • New Percy Jackson trilogy: Rick Riordan has planned a new trilogy following Percy's transition from senior year to college, which will increase how many Percy Jackson books there are
    • The Chalice of the Gods: Released in 2023
    • The Wrath of the Triple Goddess: Set to release on September 24, 2024
    • A third book (title not yet announced)

Other Percy Jackson content

  • Disney+ adaptation: A new TV series adaptation of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" premiered in December 2023
  • Potential TV series continuation: The writers' room has been working on scripts for an adaptation of "The Sea of Monsters", but season 2 has not been officially greenlit yet

FAQ

How many Percy Jackson books are there in the original series?

There are 5 books in the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

What is the total Percy Jackson book series count, including spin-offs?

The total Percy Jackson book series count, including spin-offs, is 21 books. This includes 5 books in the original series, 5 in Heroes of Olympus, 5 in Trials of Apollo, 3 in Kane Chronicles, and 3 in Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.

How many Rick Riordan Percy Jackson novels are there in total?

The total number of Rick Riordan Percy Jackson novels, including all related series set in the same universe, is 18. This includes the original 5 Percy Jackson books, 5 Heroes of Olympus books, 5 Trials of Apollo books, and 3 upcoming books in the new Percy Jackson trilogy.

Are there any new Percy Jackson books coming out?

Yes, Rick Riordan is writing a new Percy Jackson trilogy. The first book, "The Chalice of the Gods," was released in 2023. The second book, "The Wrath of the Triple Goddess," is set to release on September 24, 2024. A third book is also planned but its title has not been announced yet.

How many books are in the Heroes of Olympus series?

The Heroes of Olympus is a 5-book sequel series to the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.