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The Hammer Of Thor
Rick Riordan

The Hammer Of Thor

Quick Answer

Read "The Hammer Of Thor" as the 2nd book in the Magnus Chase And The Gods Of Asgard sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Sword Of Summer" (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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"Magnus Chase, you nearly started Ragnarok. What are you going to do next?" It's been six weeks since Magnus and his friends returned from defeating Fenris Wolf and the fire giants. Magnus has adjusted to life at the Hotel Valhalla—as much as a once-homeless and previously alive kid can. As a son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus doesn't exactly fit in with the rest of Odin's chosen warriors, but he has a few good peeps among his hallmates on floor nineteen, and he's been dutifully training for Ragnarok along with everyone else. His days have settled into a new kind of normal. But Magnus should have known there's no such thing as normal in the Nine Worlds. His friends Hearthstone and Blitzen have disappeared. A new hallmate is creating chaos. According to a very nervous goat, a certain object belonging to Thor is still missing, and the thunder god's enemies will stop at nothing to gain control of it. Time to summon Jack, the Sword of Summer, and take action. Too bad the only action Jack seems to be interested in is dates with other magical weapons. . .
Next Recommended Book

The Ship Of The Dead

Book #3 of 4 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 Magnus Chase And The Gods Of Asgard 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 Hammer Of Thor?

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

Can I read The Hammer Of Thor before The Sword Of Summer?

No. We recommend reading The Sword Of Summer first. The Hammer Of Thor is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Hammer Of Thor required reading for the Magnus Chase And The Gods Of Asgard?

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

What comes after The Hammer Of Thor in the reading order?

The next recommended book after The Hammer Of Thor is The Ship Of The Dead (Book #3).