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Staff Of Serapis
Rick Riordan

Staff Of Serapis

Quick Answer

Read "Staff Of Serapis" as the 2nd book in the Demigods & Magicians (Crossover Novellas) sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Son Of Sobek" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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In this adventure, Annabeth encounters more oddities in the subway than usual, including a two-headed monster and a younger blond girl who reminds her a little of herself. This is the story fans have asked for, in which Annabeth Chase teams up with Sadie Kane. The demigod daughter of Athena and the young magician from Brooklyn House take on a larger-than-life foe from the ancient world. Perhaps even more disturbing than the power-hungry god they encounter is the revelation that he is being controlled by someone—someone all too familiar to Sadie. As a special bonus, the first chapter of THE BLOOD OF OLYMPUS, the final book in the Heroes of Olympus series, is included.
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Crown Of Ptolemy

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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 Staff Of Serapis?

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

Can I read Staff Of Serapis before The Son Of Sobek?

No. We recommend reading The Son Of Sobek first. Staff Of Serapis is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Staff Of Serapis 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 Staff Of Serapis in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Staff Of Serapis is Crown Of Ptolemy (Book #3).