Titles in This Set. The Red Pyramid. The Throne of Fire. The Serpent's Shadow. Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9783200303218. Publisher: Puffin. Age Range: 9-12 years. Overview. The Kane Chronicles is Rick Riordan's bestselling trilogy that swaps Greek gods for the mythology of Ancient Egypt, following siblings Carter and Sadie Kane as they uncover their family's magical heritage. Packed with humour, peril and page-turning plotting, this three-book paperback collection brings together The Red Pyramid, The Throne of Fire and The Serpent's Shadow in one great-value set, ideal for fans of Percy Jackson, mythology lovers, and anyone seeking a gripping new series for a reader aged 9-12.. About the Books. The adventure begins in The Red Pyramid, when Egyptologist Dr Julius Kane unleashes the chaos god Set during an experiment at the British Museum, forcing his children Carter and Sadie to flee across the globe to save him and uncover the truth about their family's ancient magical order, the House of Life. In The Throne of Fire, the siblings must revive the sun god Ra before the serpent of chaos, Apophis, can plunge the world into eternal darkness — racing to gather the scattered sections of the Book of Ra while battling gods, monsters and their own limits as young magicians. The trilogy concludes in The Serpent's Shadow, where Carter and Sadie draw on everything they've learned from the House of Life for a final, high-stakes showdown against Apophis. Told in alternating first-person narration by the witty, warring siblings, the books blend fast-paced action with real emotional depth, exploring family, loss and identity alongside spells, gods and ancient artefacts. Riordan's grounding in real Egyptian mythology gives the fantasy a believable backbone, while his trademark humour keeps the tone light even in dark moments. This paperback collection is a fantastic way to enjoy the complete trilogy in reading order, whether as a first read or a repeat adventure for existing fans.. Complete three-book trilogy in one collectable paperback set. Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordan. Rich, well-researched Ancient Egyptian mythology woven into a modern adventure. Fast-paced, humour-filled storytelling for reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. Perfect gift for fans of Percy Jackson and mythology-based fiction. Great-value way to own the full series together. About the Author. Rick Riordan is the number one New York Times bestselling author behind Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, and The Kane Chronicles. A former middle-school teacher, Riordan drew on his classroom experience and love of mythology to create stories that make ancient myths feel thrillingly modern. His books have sold over 35 million copies in the United States alone and have been translated into more than 35 languages.. Why You'll Love This Set. Three thrilling books, one unforgettable trilogy — this collection delivers non-stop mythological adventure, laugh-out-loud sibling banter, and heart-pounding stakes, all in one covetable paperback set.. Please Note: Books will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover shown in the image.