Mortal Engines
A city devours another, thrusting two unlikely allies into a race against a deadly weapon.
Book Series · 5 Books
In order from Mortal Engines to Night Flights.
A city devours another, thrusting two unlikely allies into a race against a deadly weapon.
5 books · Published 2001–2018
A city devours another, thrusting two unlikely allies into a race against a deadly weapon.
In a world of moving cities, danger lurks as Tom and Hester seek refuge in a haunted ice city.
A stolen book ignites a conflict that could shatter the world.
A hidden secret in a ruined city could end a war, but time is running out.
In a world of devouring cities, a fearless aviatrix faces her past and deadly foes.
There are 5 books in the Mortal Engines series. It began with Mortal Engines in 2001, and the newest book, Night Flights, was published in 2018.
Start with Mortal Engines and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.
The series is best for ages 12–17, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
A Darkling Plain is the longest book in the series at 138,543 words (544 pages).
Night Flights is the shortest at 23,940 words (208 pages).
The authors and illustrators who bring Mortal Engines to life.
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