The 39 Clues Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The 39 Clues books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Maze of Bones (By: Rick Riordan)
Buy on Amazon2008
One False Note (By: Gordon Korman)
Buy on Amazon2008
The Sword Thief (By: Peter Lerangis)
Buy on Amazon2009
Beyond the Grave (By: Jude Watson)
Buy on Amazon2009
The Black Circle (By: Patrick Carman)
Buy on Amazon2009
In Too Deep (By: Jude Watson)
Buy on Amazon2009
The Viper's Nest (By: Peter Lerangis)
Buy on Amazon2010
The 39 Clues: Agent Handbook (By: Scholastic Inc.)
Buy on Amazon2010
The Emperor's Code (By: Gordon Korman)
Buy on Amazon2010
Storm Warning (By: Linda Sue Park)
Buy on Amazon2010
Into the Gauntlet
Buy on Amazon2010
Vespers Rising (By: Jude Watson)
Buy on Amazon2011
The Black Book of Buried Secrets (Companion Book) (By: Rick Riordan)
Buy on Amazon2012
Midnight Ride (By: Clifford Riley)
Buy on Amazon2013
I Believe in Water: Twelve Brushes with Religion
Buy on Amazon2000
On the Edge
Buy on Amazon2000
Destination Unexpected
Buy on Amazon2003
Unexpected
Buy on Amazon2005
Twice Told
Buy on Amazon2006
Swashbuckling Fantasy
Buy on Amazon2006
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The 39 Clues series is publication order: 1. The Maze of Bones (By: Rick Riordan) (2008), 2. One False Note (By: Gordon Korman) (2008), 3. The Sword Thief (By: Peter Lerangis) (2009), 4. Beyond the Grave (By: Jude Watson) (2009), 5. The Black Circle (By: Patrick Carman) (2009), and 15 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The 39 Clues series by Margaret Peterson Haddix contains 20 books. The series began in 2008 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The 39 Clues series is written by Margaret Peterson Haddix. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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