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Demigods & Magicians (Crossover Novellas) Reading Order.

Quick Answer

Start Demigods & Magicians (Crossover Novellas) by Rick Riordan with "The Son Of Sobek", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

Three short stories that unite the worlds of Percy Jackson (Greek) and the Kane siblings (Egyptian).

Reader's Guide

This series spans 4 main titles released between 2013 and 2016. For the best experience, we recommend following the Publication Order below to preserve key plot reveals.

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Official Verdict

Short Answer:
Start with "The Son Of Sobek"

To experience the narrative as intended, read the main sequence in Publication Order.Ignore novellas and side stories until you finish the first 3 core novels. This resolves all timeline confusion and preserves every major twist.

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.

Can I skip the short stories?

Technically yes, but we strongly advise against it for Demigods & Magicians (Crossover Novellas). The shorter volumes often establish the core character motivations and world-building that the main saga assumes you already know.

I watched the show/movie first — where should I start?

Ignore the screen adaptations' timeline. Start with "The Son Of Sobek" to see the original depth of the world. The books offer a significantly different (and usually more complete) experience than the on-screen versions.

Why do people disagree on the order?

Disagreement usually stems from the conflict between purely chronological order and publication order. Most long-term fans recommend publication order to preserve the emotional arc and mystery reveals.

Curator's Strategy

Recommended Reading Order Strategy

The authoritative way to read the "Demigods & Magicians (Crossover Novellas)" series is in Publication Order. Start with the first published book. It's the way the author intended the world to be revealed.This ensures you experience character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Reading Order4 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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1

The Son Of Sobek

Pub: 2013Optional

it's a crossover between Percy Jackson and the kane chronicles carter kane is chasing a creature until he bumps into percy Jackson.they need to work together to defeat the creature

2

Plot details hidden until you finish "The Son Of Sobek".

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.

3

Crown Of Ptolemy

Pub: 20155

Plot details hidden until you finish "Staff Of Serapis".

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.

4

Demigods & Magicians

Pub: 20165

Plot details hidden until you finish "Crown Of Ptolemy".

Magic, monsters, and mayhem abound when Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase meet Carter and Sadie Kane for the first time. Weird creatures are appearing in unexpected places, and the demigods and magicians have to team up to take them down. As they battle with Celestial Bronze and glowing hieroglyphs, the four heroes find that they have a lot in common--and more power than they ever thought possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the Demigods & Magicians (Crossover Novellas) series?

We recommend ignoring novellas and short stories until you finish the core sequence. However, main sequence novels should never be skipped as they contain critical character development and plot progression.

What is the best order to read Demigods & Magicians (Crossover Novellas)?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "The Son Of Sobek" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as Rick Riordan intended.

Can I read Demigods & Magicians (Crossover Novellas) books in any order?

No. The main narrative is strictly sequential. Skipping volumes or reading out of order will lead to significant plot spoilers and confusion regarding character arcs.

Are there spin-offs or companion books?

Yes, the Demigods & Magicians (Crossover Novellas) universe includes several companion works. These are marked as 'Optional' in our guide and can be read at any time without disrupting the main storyline.