The 39 Clues Books in Order

This page lists the complete The 39 Clues reading order by Margaret Peterson Haddix, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 14 books / 2008-2013

The 39 Clues Reading Order

01 The Maze of Bones(By: Rick Riordan) 2008 Buy

02 One False Note(By: Gordon Korman) 2008 Buy

03 The Sword Thief(By: Peter Lerangis) 2009 Buy

04 Beyond the Grave(By: Jude Watson) 2009 Buy

05 The Black Circle(By: Patrick Carman) 2009 Buy

06 In Too Deep(By: Jude Watson) 2009 Buy

07 The Viper's Nest(By: Peter Lerangis) 2010 Buy

08 The 39 Clues: Agent Handbook(By: Scholastic Inc.) 2010 Buy

09 The Emperor's Code(By: Gordon Korman) 2010 Buy

10 Storm Warning(By: Linda Sue Park) 2010 Buy

11 Into the Gauntlet 2010 Buy

12 Vespers Rising(By: Jude Watson) 2011 Buy

13 The Black Book of Buried Secrets (Companion Book)(By: Rick Riordan) 2012 Buy

14 Midnight Ride(By: Clifford Riley) 2013 Buy

The 39 Clues Books by Publication Order

2008 The Maze of Bones(By: Rick Riordan) #1

2008 One False Note(By: Gordon Korman) #2

2009 The Sword Thief(By: Peter Lerangis) #3

2009 Beyond the Grave(By: Jude Watson) #4

2009 The Black Circle(By: Patrick Carman) #5

2009 In Too Deep(By: Jude Watson) #6

2010 The Viper's Nest(By: Peter Lerangis) #7

2010 The 39 Clues: Agent Handbook(By: Scholastic Inc.) #8

2010 The Emperor's Code(By: Gordon Korman) #9

2010 Storm Warning(By: Linda Sue Park) #10

2010 Into the Gauntlet #11

2011 Vespers Rising(By: Jude Watson) #12

2012 The Black Book of Buried Secrets (Companion Book)(By: Rick Riordan) #13

2013 Midnight Ride(By: Clifford Riley) #14

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The The 39 Clues reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many The 39 Clues books are there?

This catalog currently lists 14 The 39 Clues books published across 2008-2013.

Who writes the The 39 Clues books?

The 39 Clues is listed as a book series by Margaret Peterson Haddix.

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