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Quick Answer

Start Treasure Hunters Series by James Patterson with "Treasure Hunters", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

The Kidd siblings—Storm, Tommy, Bick, and Beck—travel the world using their knowledge of history and treasure hunting skills to find lost artifacts and their missing parents.

Reader's Guide

This series spans 8 main titles released between 2015 and 2020. 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 "Treasure Hunters"

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.

Community Consensus

Medium Debate

"There is no clear consensus on the starting point. Readers are divided between reading the Hunter's duology (Sacred Hunt) first for chronological completeness, or starting with the first three House War books (HW 1-3) for better initial writing quality and series investment. Reading HW 1-3 first means key story pieces may be missing, while reading the Hunter's duology first results in repetition of events when subsequently reading HW 1-3."

Key Reddit Advice

The choice is between context and quality. Start with the Hunter's duology if you prefer all key plot elements upfront (the chronological approach), or start with House War 1-3 if you prioritize being properly invested due to better quality writing.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Treasure Hunters Series 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 Treasure Hunters Series. 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 "Treasure Hunters" 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 "Treasure Hunters Series" 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 Order8 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

From #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson comes a brilliantly original adventure series, jam-packed with action, humor, and heart!The Kidd siblings have grown up diving down to shipwrecks and traveling the world, helping their famous parents recover everything from swords to gold doubloons from the bottom of the ocean. But after their parents disappear on the job, the kids are suddenly thrust into the biggest treasure hunt of their lives. They'll have to work together to defeat dangerous pirates and dodge the hot pursuit of an evil treasure hunting rival, all while following cryptic clues to unravel the mystery of what really happened to their parents-and find out if they're still alive.

2

Plot details hidden until you finish "Treasure Hunters".

The sequel to James Patterson's Treasure Hunters is another hilarious, hair-raising and highly-illustrated adventure for the First Family of Action!Bick Kidd and his globe-trotting siblings Beck, Storm and Tommy may have completed their first treasure hunt after their father was lost at sea, but their kidnapped mother is still in the hands of nasty pirates. Their search for a rescue plan takes them down the Nile river in Africa, where they'll have to navigate everything from Egyptian pyramids in the desert to wet-and-wild jungles-not to mention life-threatening encounters with wilderness diseases, angry hippos and some seriously bad guys-in order to find the treasure and save the day.

3

Plot details hidden until you finish "Danger Down The Nile".

"The Kidd children--including twelve-year-old twins Rebecca and Bickford--follow mysterious clues that take them from China to Germany, in the hopes of finding their missing father and the treasure that will finally free their kidnapped mother"--

4

Plot details hidden until you finish "Secret Of The Forbidden City".

Dodge missiles, map undersea caves, outrun secret agents, and uncover the ultimate treasure? That's a day in the life of the Kidds! The Kidd family is on an exciting new mission: use the augmented reality gear their parents created to uncover long-lost treasure. But then their ship, The Lost, explodes in a ball of fire! Now Bick, Beck, Tommy, and Storm are stranded on a raft in the Mediterranean Sea, and their parents have been kidnapped by maniacal treasure hunters. It's up to the Kidd siblings to follow clues around the globe to uncover an ancient treasure and save their parents . . . before they lose everything!

5

Plot details hidden until you finish "Ultimate Quest".

6

Plot details hidden until you finish "Treasure Hunters: The Lost City".

The U.S.A. is in danger... Only the Kidds can find the treasure that will save it! Bick, Beck, Storm and Tommy are stuck in Washington, D.C. without any priceless antiques to hunt--BORING! But everything changes when the Kidds uncover a dastardly conspiracy: a fake Bill of Rights! Now they're crisscrossing the country in a race to prove the document is a forgery. But the key to exposing the conspiracy may have been under their noses the whole time. And if they don't find it soon, the U.S.A. as we know it could be gone forever...

7

Plot details hidden until you finish "All-american Adventure".

Join a European hunter as he shares his diary of an 81-day nonstop hunting expedition in North America that takes him from Alaska to the Northwest Territories, and on to Montana, Wyoming and Nebraska. And, there on that mountain, Hell was waiting for us. Alaska had decided that it would not let us have any more goats. No one can imagine what the conditions on that mountain were like. I don't think I'm really able to describe them: the blasting wind is stronger than ever. It is not just raining, it is pouring. The terrain is merciless. We have to study the elevation in front of us to work out where to start climbing. The cold is terrible. The rain soon turns to sleet. My hands are numb with cold, even the skin on them is beginning to wrinkle. And my gloves are still wet from yesterday. I don't have a dry pocket; there is nowhere to put my hands to warm them up. How can I shoot like this? Gabor Katona lives in Budapest, where he is the sales director for an Internet company. Hungary is a true hunting paradise and I grew up with rifle in my hand. The author's next book will tell of his latest expedition. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/GaborKaton

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Plot details hidden until you finish "All-american Expedition".

The Kidds' parents are in trouble once again and the kids must traverse the Australian Outback, recover a pair of stolen gems, and defeat treasure hunting pirates to save them!The Kidd family is on their way to Australia to find Lasseter's Gold when they are challenged by fellow treasure hunter Charlotte Badger, who challenges them to a race to the gold! But when the Kidds pull into port in Australia, their parents are suddenly arrested-they've been framed! It turns out Charlotte Badger is a pirate, and she's planted a priceless stolen black opal on the Kidds' ship, The Lost!Now Bick, Beck, Storm and Tommy have seven days to traverse the Australian Outback, find Charlotte Badger and her pirate cronies, and bring back the evidence that will prove their parents innocent. If they fail, their parents will be found guilty and thrown in prison...forever!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the Treasure Hunters Series 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 Treasure Hunters Series?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "Treasure Hunters" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as James Patterson intended.

Can I read Treasure Hunters Series 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 Treasure Hunters Series 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.