Book Series · 6 Books

The Mortal Instruments Books

In order from City of Bones to City of Heavenly Fire.

The Mortal Instruments series is a set of 6 chapter books by Cassandra Clare, published between 2007 and 2014. Written for ages 12–18, most books run about 590 pages. Subjects across the series include demons, disappearing, and new experiences.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2007

City of Bones

By Cassandra Clare

A teen witnesses a murder by tattooed strangers and enters a hidden world of demon hunters.

544 pages· 131,222 words· Est. 12 hour read

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Summary: Fifteen-year-old Clary Fray's night at the Pandemonium Club takes a dark turn when she sees a murder by tattooed teens with strange weapons. The body vanishes, thrusting her into the secretive world of Shadowhunters, warriors who battle demons. As Clary's mother disappears and she narrowly escapes a monstrous attack, she must uncover her own mysterious connection to this hidden realm. Can she survive and unravel the secrets of her past?

The complete set

The Mortal Instruments Series

6 books · Published 2007–2014

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City of Bones

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2007

A teen witnesses a murder by tattooed strangers and enters a hidden world of demon hunters.

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$2695

City of Ashes

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2008

Can Clary stop a deadly plot when betrayal lurks within her own family?

#3 in Series

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$2790

City of Glass

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2009

Forbidden entry, deadly secrets, and a fight for survival in the City of Glass.

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City of Fallen Angels

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011

Shadowhunters are being murdered, threatening peace. Clary must solve the mystery before losing everything she loves.

#5 in Series

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$2790

City of Lost Souls

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2012

Bound by dark magic, Clary risks everything to save Jace's soul.

#6 in Series

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City of Heavenly Fire

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2014

Shadowhunters face their greatest evil as darkness threatens to consume their world.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Mortal Instruments series?

There are 6 books in the Mortal Instruments series. It began with City of Bones in 2007, and the newest book, City of Heavenly Fire, was published in 2014.