The Mortal Instruments Reading Order

All 6 books in the The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, in the correct order.

A New York teenager discovers she's a Shadowhunter — part of a secret lineage of half-angel warriors who protect the world from demons.

Reading Order (Publication)

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#1 City of Bones (2007)
#2 City of Ashes (2008)
#3 City of Glass (2009)
#4 City of Fallen Angels (2011)
#5 City of Lost Souls (2012)
#6 City of Heavenly Fire (2014)

Which order should you read?

Read in publication order. The Infernal Devices (prequel trilogy set in Victorian London) can be read after, followed by The Dark Artifices trilogy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct reading order for the The Mortal Instruments series?

Read the The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare in publication order, starting with City of Bones (2007) and ending with City of Heavenly Fire (2014). Read in publication order. The Infernal Devices (prequel trilogy set in Victorian London) can be read after, followed by The Dark Artifices trilogy.

How many books are in the The Mortal Instruments series?

There are 6 books in the The Mortal Instruments series. The series is currently complete.