The Charlie Thorne books must be read in chronological order, which coincides with their publication order, by following this sequence:[6-7]
| Order | Cover | Title | First published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation | 2019[8-9] | Introduces Charlie, the CIA mission, and the dangerous equation. |
| 2 |
|
Charlie Thorne and the Lost City | 2021[10-11] | Continues with Charlie following the next historical clue. |
| 3 |
|
Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra | 2022[12-13] | Builds on Charlie’s discoveries and her relationships. |
| 4 |
|
Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society | 2024[14-15] | Continues the chain of scientific secrets. |
1. Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation
Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation (2019)[8-9] establishes Charlie Thorne as a young genius recruited into an off-the-books CIA mission involving Albert Einstein’s equation. It introduces the series pattern of historical clues, international pursuit, and dangerous scientific knowledge.[2]
It also sets up Charlie’s connection to Dante Garcia and Milana Moon, whose roles become central to the series.[2]
2. Charlie Thorne and the Lost City
Charlie Thorne and the Lost City (2021)[10-11] follows Charlie after the events of Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation, with the equation now held only in her memory and multiple agencies still pursuing her. The adventure shifts to clues left by Charles Darwin and a discovery in South America.[3]
It expands the series’ recurring structure while carrying forward Charlie’s danger from the first book.[3]
3. Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra
Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra (2022)[12-13] continues Charlie’s search through dangerous historical secrets, this time following clues connected to Cleopatra. Dante and Milana remain central to the action, while earlier discoveries and Charlie’s reputation make her increasingly difficult for intelligence agencies to control.[4]
This book expands the series by linking a new historical mystery to the consequences of the earlier adventures.[4]
4. Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society
Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society (2024)[14-15] continues from Charlie, Dante, and Milana’s situation as fugitives and follows a new trail connected to Isaac Newton and the Royal Society. It draws on the series’ pattern of hidden discoveries, coded clues, rival pursuers, and moral danger surrounding powerful knowledge.[5]
It also brings forward the recurring tension between Charlie’s independence and the agencies trying to possess what she knows.[5]
References
- Books. Stuart Gibbs.
- Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. ISBN: 9781534424760.
- Charlie Thorne and the Lost City. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. ISBN: 9781534443815.
- Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. ISBN: 9781534499348.
- Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. ISBN: 9781665934893.
- Charlie Thorne and the Lost City. Stuart Gibbs.
- Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra. Stuart Gibbs.
- Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation | Book by Stuart Gibbs | Official Publisher Page. Simon & Schuster.
- Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation | Book by Stuart Gibbs | Official Publisher Page. Simon & Schuster Canada.
- Charlie Thorne and the Lost City | Book by Stuart Gibbs | Official Publisher Page. Simon & Schuster.
- Charlie Thorne and the Lost City | Book by Stuart Gibbs | Official Publisher Page. Simon & Schuster Canada.
- Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra | Book by Stuart Gibbs | Official Publisher Page. Simon & Schuster.
- Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra | Book by Stuart Gibbs | Official Publisher Page. Simon & Schuster Canada.
- Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society | Book by Stuart Gibbs | Official Publisher Page. Simon & Schuster.
- Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society | Book by Stuart Gibbs | Official Publisher Page. Simon & Schuster Canada.