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First published
First published on October 6, 2015. Source: Wikidata, checked November 6, 2026.
Series
It is book 1 of the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. Source: rickriordan.com, checked November 6, 2026. Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard ... The Sword of Summer
Next in the series
Book 2 is The Hammer of Thor. Source: rickriordan.com, checked November 6, 2026. The Sword of Summer ... The Hammer of Thor

About Rick Riordan

Born
Born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1964. Source: rickriordan.com, checked November 6, 2026.
Early work
His first novel, the adult mystery Big Red Tequila, came out in June 1997. Source: rickriordan.com, checked November 6, 2026. Big Red Tequila ... It was published in June of 1997.
Other work
He taught English and history in middle schools for fifteen years. Source: rickriordan.com, checked November 6, 2026. For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools

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