The Mortal Instruments Books in Order
Cassandra Clare's six-book urban fantasy saga follows teenager Clary Fray as she discovers the hidden world of the Shadowhunters, demon-hunting warriors who protect humanity. Set in modern New York, it is the central series of the wider Shadowhunter Chronicles.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Cassandra Clare
When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray witnesses a murder in a New York nightclub that no one else can see, she discovers a hidden world of Shadowhunters,…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Cassandra Clare
Clary struggles to navigate her new life among the Shadowhunters while her mother lies unconscious and her best friend Simon faces a strange…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Cassandra Clare
Desperate to wake her comatose mother, Clary defies the Clave's orders and travels to the Shadowhunters' hidden homeland of Idris. There, secrets…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Cassandra Clare
With peace seemingly restored, Clary trains as a Shadowhunter while Simon adjusts to his new existence and Jace grows distant and haunted. But when…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Cassandra Clare
After a beloved figure vanishes under the sway of dark forces, Clary makes a reckless choice to win him back, putting herself at the heart of a…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Cassandra Clare
As a ruthless adversary unleashes a campaign of terror against Shadowhunters and Downworlders alike, Clary, Jace, and their friends face their most…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Mortal Instruments books in?
Publication order — Publication order — the order in which the books were first published. This is the standard, most widely recommended way to read the series. Start with “City of Bones.”
How many books are in the The Mortal Instruments series?
We list 6 books by Cassandra Clare , published between 2007–2014.
Where can I buy the The Mortal Instruments books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.