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The Court Of The Dead
Rick Riordan

The Court Of The Dead

Quick Answer

Read "The Court Of The Dead" as the 4th book in the Anthology Contributions sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Cold Springs" (Book 3)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 4th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico's half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter on the West Coast. She needs their help in managing a situation that the boys inadvertently brought about: the demigods showed the monsters of the Underworld that they have options; they don’t have to be evil. Now some of those monsters have taken up residence at Camp Jupiter to seek refuge. Nico and Will are on site, assisting Hazel when one by one monsters start disappearing from camp. A mysterious dark force is at work, and its plan is to punish all monsters for their past crimes. Things only get worse when Nico, Will, and Hazel learn that they’re all connected to it . . .

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Anthology Contributions conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading The Court Of The Dead?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read The Court Of The Dead before Cold Springs?

No. We recommend reading Cold Springs first. The Court Of The Dead is the 4th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Court Of The Dead required reading for the Anthology Contributions?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after The Court Of The Dead in the reading order?

Currently, The Court Of The Dead is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.