The Red Pyramid

Carter and Sadie Kane , siblings with a strained relationship, are thrust into a world of magic when their father, Julius Kane , attempts a dangerous ritual at the British Museum. The ritual goes awry, causing a massive explosion that releases five powerful Egyptian gods, including the malevolent Set . Their father is trapped in a sarcophagus and vanishes, leaving the siblings to navigate the chaos. Pursued by mysterious forces, they embark on a perilous adventure, setting the stage for their journey into the supernatural. Taken to their Uncle Amos 's mansion, Carter and Sadie learn about thei

Theme 1: A Mysterious Explosion Unleashed

This thread running through The Red Pyramid gives the story its emotional weight. Rick Riordan weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Secrets of the Kane Family

Family and belonging sit at the heart of The Red Pyramid. Rick Riordan examines how the bonds we're born into — and the ones we choose — define us in ways we often don't recognize until they're tested.

Theme 3: A Dangerous Journey Begins

This thread running through The Red Pyramid gives the story its emotional weight. Rick Riordan weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About The Red Pyramid

The Red Pyramid has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Rick Riordan's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"A Mysterious Explosion Unleashed" — Rick Riordan, The Red Pyramid

About the Author

Rick Riordan is the author of The Red Pyramid. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.