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Mortal Instruments Books in Order
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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Mortal Instruments series? Start with "City of Bones" (2007) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Mortal Instruments reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
City of Bones
2007
City of Ashes
2008
City of Glass
2009
City of Fallen Angels
2011
City of Lost Souls
2012
City of Heavenly Fire
2014
A Long Conversation
2017
Shadowhunters and Downworlders
2013
An Illustrated History of Notable Shadowhunters and Denizens of Downworld / A History of Notable Shadowhunters and Denizens of Downworld
2016
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