The Kane Series: The Throne of Fire

If The Red Pyramid cracked open the door to a hidden world, The Throne of Fire blows it wide open. Three months after unleashing the Egyptian gods into modern life, Carter and Sadie Kane find themselves facing a threat greater than anything they imagined: Apophis, the primordial serpent of chaos, is stirring, and the countdown to destruction has begun.

The Kanes’ only hope lies in a gamble that feels equal parts impossible and insane—awakening Ra, the forgotten sun god who has long since faded into obscurity. To succeed, they must recover the scattered scrolls of the Book of Ra, each one guarded by curses, monsters, and rival magicians. What follows is a globe-spanning quest that ricochets from Brooklyn to St. Petersburg to Egypt’s Valley of the Golden Mummies, layering ancient myth onto modern danger at every turn.

Riordan fills the journey with spectacle—griffins, vengeful spirits, divine politics—but the story’s real strength lies in its emotional currents. Sadie’s humor masks a growing vulnerability as she grapples with feelings for both Walt and Anubis, while Carter’s quiet determination is tested by his search for Zia and the crushing weight of leadership. Their alternating voices keep the pace sharp and the tone balanced, mixing wit, tension, and poignancy in equal measure.

What elevates The Throne of Fire is the way the external quest mirrors the Kanes’ internal struggles. The fractured, fading Ra becomes a reflection of their own doubts—can they unite, can they lead, can they hold the world together when even the gods are faltering? Through every battle and betrayal, their sibling bond proves the story’s true anchor: flawed, funny, but unbreakable.

Fast-paced, globe-spanning, and emotionally charged, The Throne of Fire pushes the series into deeper waters. It’s not just a fight against chaos—it’s a meditation on identity, family, and the courage to step into roles no one feels ready for. As a middle volume, it raises the stakes without losing the humor and heart that make the Kanes unforgettable.