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Treasure Hunters
James Patterson

Treasure Hunters

Quick Answer

Start with "Treasure Hunters" to begin the Treasure Hunters Series. It is the essential series starter and provides the necessary foundation for the rest of the books.

Quick Verdict

✅ Safe to read now (Series Entry Point)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: This is the essential series starter that introduces the James Patterson's core world and character arcs. It is required reading for all new fans.

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2015480 ppSeries Starter
<b>From #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author James Patterson comes a brilliantly original adventure series, jam-packed with action, humor, and heart!</b><br>The Kidd siblings have grown up diving down to shipwrecks and traveling the world, helping their famous parents recover everything from swords to gold doubloons from the bottom of the ocean. But after their parents disappear on the job, the kids are suddenly thrust into the biggest treasure hunt of their lives. They'll have to work together to defeat dangerous pirates and dodge the hot pursuit of an evil treasure hunting rival, all while following cryptic clues to unravel the mystery of what really happened to their parents-and find out if they're still alive. <br>
Next Recommended Book

Danger Down The Nile

Book #2 of 8 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Treasure Hunters Series conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Treasure Hunters?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Treasure Hunters before other books in the series?

Yes, Treasure Hunters is the first book in the series and is the ideal starting point for new readers.

Is Treasure Hunters required reading for the Treasure Hunters Series?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Treasure Hunters in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Treasure Hunters is Danger Down The Nile (Book #2).