Rick Riordan Released New Camp Half-Blood Book
The Wild Zone launched as the first entry in a four-part series featuring new characters at Camp Half-Blood.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Pre-Teens
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Author Rick Riordan has released The Wild Zone, the first installment of a new four-book series set in the world of Camp Half-Blood. Co-authored with Annabelle Oh, the story follows a new group of demigods during the period between The Lightning Thief and The Sea of Monsters.
Why it matters
This series aims to broaden the franchise by shifting focus away from Percy Jackson to explore other campers and an underutilized timeline. It utilizes a collaborative approach where different authors help incorporate their unique personal backgrounds into the characters they write.
The new series consists of four books, with the first title, The Wild Zone, already available. Publishers plan to release the remaining installments on a bi-annual schedule over the next two years.
The players
Rick Riordan
He is an American author best known for writing the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
Annabelle Oh
She is an author who collaborated with Rick Riordan to write the first book in the series.
The details
Each of the four books is written from the perspective of a different camper, including new characters Katie Kim, Harper Rush, Zuri Chapman, and Benny Garcia. The narratives are designed to reflect the personal backgrounds and cultures of their respective co-authors.
Timeline
The Wild Zone was published on October 11, 2026.
The story takes place during the fall season at Camp Half-Blood.
The Rite of Aphrodite is scheduled for release in March 2027.
Culture Shift
This release reflects an ongoing industry shift toward expanding established literary universes through collaborative storytelling and diverse perspectives. It follows the precedent set by the Percy Jackson and the Olympians franchise by inviting new voices to build upon a well-known setting.
Readers can anticipate a new, consistent reading schedule with a book release every six months over the next two years. This structure provides a predictable timeline for families planning their upcoming reading lists.
The takeaway
The series offers an accessible entry point for new readers while providing depth for fans of the original books. Families can look forward to a steady stream of content as the publisher maintains a bi-annual release cadence.
What happens next
The second book in the series, The Rite of Aphrodite, is slated for release in March 2027, with subsequent installments expected every six months thereafter.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
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