This middle-grade fantasy trilogy follows a brother and sister who discover they are descended from the ancient Egyptian pharaohs and have inherited the ability to channel Egyptian gods — a dangerous power that draws them into a conflict between ancient divine forces playing out in the modern world. The series follows the same formula as the author's Percy Jackson books, reimagining a rich mythological tradition in a contemporary American setting with fast-paced adventure and humor.
Siblings Carter and Sadie Kane discover they are descendants of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs and must stop the chaos god Set from unleashing destruction on the world, while coming to terms with the Egyptian gods who have inhabited their bodies. A fast-paced adventure series opener that brings Egyptian mythology to the same accessible, witty treatment as the Percy Jackson series.
Carter and Sadie must awaken the sun god Ra before the chaos serpent Apophis breaks free and devours the world, racing across three continents to collect the scrolls of the Book of Ra while their new Brooklyn House is under attack. A strong middle entry in the Kane Chronicles that deepens the mythology and raises the stakes significantly. Riordan's humor and pace are in fine form.
In the concluding Kane Chronicles volume, Carter and Sadie face the final battle against Apophis as the chaos serpent breaks free and begins consuming the Egyptian gods and the world itself; the siblings must find a way to shadow-execute the unkillable enemy before all is lost. A satisfying trilogy conclusion with humor, mythology, and heart.