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The Mortal Instruments books in order
There are 6 books in The Mortal Instruments. The latest, City of Heavenly Fire, came out in 2014, and Cassandra Clare hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 13 November 2026.
The Mortal Instruments books in order
1999Book 1City of Bones
2007Book 2City of Ashes
2009Book 3City of Glass
2010Book 4City of Fallen Angels
2011Book 5City of Lost Souls
2014Book 6City of Heavenly Fire
What The Mortal Instruments is about
From the description of City of Bones, the first book.
When Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder. Much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with odd markings. This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons - and keeping the odd werewolves and vampires in line. It's also her first meeting with gorgeous, golden-haired Jace. Within twenty-four hourse Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in an ordinary mundane like Clary? And how did she suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know...
The Mortal Instruments at a glance
- Author
- Cassandra Clare
- Books published
- 6
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 1999
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Mortal Instruments book?
Cassandra Clare hasn't announced one yet. If a new Mortal Instruments book is announced, AuthorPing will let you know.
How many books are in The Mortal Instruments?
6 books have been published in The Mortal Instruments so far.
What order should I read The Mortal Instruments in?
Read the main books in order: 1. City of Bones, 2. City of Ashes, 3. City of Glass, 4. City of Fallen Angels, 5. City of Lost Souls, 6. City of Heavenly Fire.
Is The Mortal Instruments finished?
Cassandra Clare hasn't announced another Mortal Instruments book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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