BookBingeThe Infernal Devices Books in Order
The short answer
Cassandra Clare · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in The Infernal Devices series, published 2010–2013.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Clockwork Princess (2013).
- Where to start
- Start with Clockwork Angel (2010).
About 1,400 pages — roughly 20 hours of reading
A Victorian-era prequel to the Shadowhunter saga — steampunk, demons, and a love triangle.
Here is the complete The Infernal Devices reading order — all 3 books by Cassandra Clare, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- Clockwork AngelTessa Gray arrives in London and discovers she can Change into other people.2010481 pages
- Clockwork PrinceThe Magister's identity and Tessa's past come into focus.2011408 pages
- Clockwork PrincessThe London Institute makes its final stand against Mortmain's clockwork army.2013552 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Infernal Devices books are there?
There are 3 books in The Infernal Devices series by Cassandra Clare, from Clockwork Angel (2010) to Clockwork Princess (2013). Together they run to about 1,400 pages.
Is The Infernal Devices series finished?
Yes. Cassandra Clare completed the series with Clockwork Princess in 2013; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Infernal Devices book?
Clockwork Angel (2010) is book one, at 481 pages. Tessa Gray arrives in London and discovers she can Change into other people.
Should I read The Infernal Devices series in publication order?
Yes. For The Infernal Devices series, reading order and publication order are the same — Clockwork Angel (2010) through Clockwork Princess (2013).
How long does it take to read all Infernal Devices books?
About 1,400 pages across 3 books — roughly 20 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Clockwork Princess (552 pages); the shortest is Clockwork Prince (408 pages).