Mortal Instruments Books in Order

9
Books
2007
First Book
2016
Latest Book
10
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Mortal Instruments books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

City of Bones

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2007

2

City of Ashes

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2008

3

City of Glass

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2009

4

City of Fallen Angels

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2011

5

City of Lost Souls

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2012

6

City of Heavenly Fire

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2014

7

A Long Conversation

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2017

8

Shadowhunters and Downworlders

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2013

9

An Illustrated History of Notable Shadowhunters and Denizens of Downworld / A History of Notable Shadowhunters and Denizens of Downworld

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2016

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Mortal Instruments series is publication order: 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), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare contains 9 books. The series began in 2007 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Mortal Instruments series is written by Cassandra Clare. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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