Series

The Mortal Instruments series in reading order

There are 6 books in the The Mortal Instruments series.

Published between 2007 and 2014, in the same order they are meant to be read.

Clary Fray discovers she can see demons and shadowhunters—warriors defending humanity from supernatural evil—and is pulled into a hidden New York of vampires, warlocks, and ancient secrets. The first in a sprawling urban fantasy series built on momentum, found family, and mythological lore.

All 6 books, in reading order

• 1. City of Bones (2007) — Cassandra Clare · 485 pages
• 2. City of Ashes (2007) — Cassandra Clare · 411 pages
• 3. City of Glass (2009) — Cassandra Clare · 541 pages
• 4. City of Fallen Angels (2011) — Cassandra Clare · 448 pages
• 5. City of Lost Souls (2012) — Cassandra Clare · 544 pages
• 6. City of Heavenly Fire (2014) — Cassandra Clare · 768 pages

All 6 books total 3,197 pages.

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