Book Series · 5 Books

Mortal Engines Books

In order from Mortal Engines to Night Flights.

Mortal Engines
Predator's Gold
Infernal Devices
A Darkling Plain
Night Flights
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mortal Engines
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2001

Mortal Engines

By Philip Reeve

A city devours another, thrusting two unlikely allies into a race against a deadly weapon.

296 pages· 77,558 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Summary: In a world where cities consume each other, London emerges to hunt. Tom Natsworthy, a young apprentice, is cast out with Hester Shaw, a scarred girl with a vendetta. Together, they must navigate the dangerous wastelands and confront a fearsome new weapon that could alter the fate of humanity. As they flee, alliances are tested and secrets unravel, challenging their survival and the future of their world. Will they stop the relentless city before it's too late?
In reading order

Mortal Engines Series

5 books · Published 2001–2018

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Mortal Engines

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2001

A city devours another, thrusting two unlikely allies into a race against a deadly weapon.

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$1398

Predator's Gold

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2003

In a world of moving cities, danger lurks as Tom and Hester seek refuge in a haunted ice city.

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$1398

Infernal Devices

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2005

A stolen book ignites a conflict that could shatter the world.

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$1398

A Darkling Plain

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2006

A hidden secret in a ruined city could end a war, but time is running out.

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$1248

Night Flights

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2018

In a world of devouring cities, a fearless aviatrix faces her past and deadly foes.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Mortal Engines series?

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.

What order should you read the Mortal Engines books in?

Start with Mortal Engines and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Mortal Engines books best for?

The series is best for ages 12–17, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Mortal Engines book is the longest?

A Darkling Plain is the longest book in the series at 138,543 words (544 pages).

Which Mortal Engines book is the shortest?

Night Flights is the shortest at 23,940 words (208 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Mortal Engines to life.

01

Philip Reeve

Author
02

Ian McQue

Illustrator

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