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The Devil Went Down To Austin
Rick Riordan

The Devil Went Down To Austin

Quick Answer

Read "The Devil Went Down To Austin" as the 4th book in the Tres Navarre sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Last King Of Texas" (Book 3)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 4th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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Tres Navarre goes to Austin to teach a summer session when his brother Garett's oldest friend and business partner is murdered, leaving Garett as the only suspect, so Tres investigates to clear his brother's name.
Next Recommended Book

Southtown

Book #5 of 7 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 Tres Navarre 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 The Devil Went Down To Austin?

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

Can I read The Devil Went Down To Austin before The Last King Of Texas?

No. We recommend reading The Last King Of Texas first. The Devil Went Down To Austin is the 4th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Devil Went Down To Austin required reading for the Tres Navarre?

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

What comes after The Devil Went Down To Austin in the reading order?

The next recommended book after The Devil Went Down To Austin is Southtown (Book #5).