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The 39 Clues books in order A series by Gordon Korman

The 39 Clues series by Gordon Korman has 3 books, from One False Note (Dec 2008) to Vespers Rising (Apr 2011). Read it in order, starting with One False Note.

Reading order: 1 One False Note (2008) · 2 The Emperor's Code (2010) · 3 Vespers Rising (2011)

Updated September 2026

All 3 The 39 Clues books in order

  1. 1.

    One False Note (Dec 2008)

    176 pages★ 3.9 (11 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    The Emperor's Code (Apr 2010)

    196 pages★ 3.6 (5 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    Vespers Rising (Apr 2011), with Rick Riordan and Peter Lerangis

    223 pages★ 3.8 (5 ratings)

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The 39 Clues FAQ

How many The 39 Clues books are there?
There are 3 The 39 Clues books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the The 39 Clues books in?
In publication order, starting with One False Note (Dec 2008): 1 One False Note (2008) · 2 The Emperor's Code (2010) · 3 Vespers Rising (2011).
What is the first The 39 Clues book?
One False Note (Dec 2008).
What is the latest The 39 Clues book?
Vespers Rising (Apr 2011).
Is the 39 Clues series finished?
There have been no new The 39 Clues books since 2011.
Did Gordon Korman write other series?
Yes: Macdonald Hall, Nose Pickers, Slapshots, Island and Dive.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.