Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Books in Order

Rick Riordan's Norse-mythology trilogy follows Magnus Chase, a homeless teen who dies and awakens as an einherji warrior in Hotel Valhalla, where he must thwart Loki and the looming arrival of Ragnarok. The three main novels are rounded out by a companion guide to the Norse worlds and a short-story collection.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Sword of Summer

    The Sword of Summer

    2015 · Rick Riordan

    Sixteen-year-old Magnus Chase has been living on the streets of Boston since his mother's mysterious death. When his estranged uncle reveals a…

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  2. Cover of The Hammer of Thor

    The Hammer of Thor

    2016 · Rick Riordan

    Thor's hammer Mjolnir has gone missing again, and without it the Nine Worlds lie open to invasion by giants. Magnus and his friends must track down…

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  3. Cover of The Ship of the Dead

    The Ship of the Dead

    2017 · Rick Riordan

    With Loki freed and bent on triggering Ragnarok, Magnus Chase and his crew set sail aboard a magical ship to stop him before he can raise an army of…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard books in?

Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and matching the author's intended chronological storyline Start with “The Sword of Summer.”

How many books are in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series?

We list 3 books by Rick Riordan , published between 2015–2017.

Where can I buy the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.