BookBingeThe Mortal Instruments Books in Order
Shadowhunters — nephilim warriors — protect mundanes from the demonic in contemporary New York.
Here is the complete The Mortal Instruments reading order — all 6 books by Cassandra Clare, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- 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)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Mortal Instruments series?
There are 6 books in the The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, beginning with City of Bones (2007) and most recently City of Heavenly Fire (2014).
What is the first The Mortal Instruments book?
The first book is City of Bones, published in 2007. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Mortal Instruments in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.