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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the The 39 Clues series? Start with "The Maze of Bones (By: Rick Riordan)" (2008) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete The 39 Clues reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Maze of Bones (By: Rick Riordan)
2008
One False Note (By: Gordon Korman)
2008
The Sword Thief (By: Peter Lerangis)
2009
Beyond the Grave (By: Jude Watson)
2009
The Black Circle (By: Patrick Carman)
2009
In Too Deep (By: Jude Watson)
2009
The Viper's Nest (By: Peter Lerangis)
2010
The 39 Clues: Agent Handbook (By: Scholastic Inc.)
2010
The Emperor's Code (By: Gordon Korman)
2010
Storm Warning
2010
Into the Gauntlet (By: Margaret Peterson Haddix)
2010
Vespers Rising (By: Jude Watson)
2011
The Black Book of Buried Secrets (Companion Book) (By: Rick Riordan)
2012
Midnight Ride (By: Clifford Riley)
2013
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