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Crown Of Ptolemy
Rick Riordan

Crown Of Ptolemy

Quick Answer

Read "Crown Of Ptolemy" as the 3rd book in the Demigods & Magicians (Crossover Novellas) sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Staff Of Serapis" (Book 2)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 3rd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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In their first encounter, demigod Percy Jackson and magician Carter Kane had to battle a giant crocodile on Long Island. A month later, Annabeth Chase ran into Carter's sister, Sadie, on the A train to Rockaway, where the pair fought a god named Serapis. Now trouble is brewing again, this time on Governor's Island. An ancient Egyptian magician named Setne has come back from the dead and is experimenting with Egyptian and Greek magic, trying to become a god himself. He's so powerful and tricky that all four—Percy, Annabeth, Carter, and Sadie—have to team up against him. But their usual weapons and spells aren't going to cut it this time. Will the heroes be taken down by a wannabe god who looks like Elvis, or will they rise to the challenge? Told from Percy's point of view, this third demigod-magician crossover story has all of the spunk and action that Rick Riordan fans crave.
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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 Demigods & Magicians (Crossover Novellas) 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 Crown Of Ptolemy?

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

Can I read Crown Of Ptolemy before Staff Of Serapis?

No. We recommend reading Staff Of Serapis first. Crown Of Ptolemy is the 3th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Crown Of Ptolemy required reading for the Demigods & Magicians (Crossover Novellas)?

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

What comes after Crown Of Ptolemy in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Crown Of Ptolemy is Demigods & Magicians (Book #4).