Infernal Devices Trilogy books in order

The Infernal Devices Trilogy is a four-book historical fantasy series by Cassandra Clare set in Victorian London, beginning with Clockwork Angel (2010).

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Clockwork Angel 2010 Infernal Devices Buy
2 Clockwork Princess 2013 Infernal Devices Buy
3 Clockwork Prince 2013 Infernal Devices Buy
4 After the Bridge 2013 Infernal Devices N/A

The Infernal Devices is a prequel trilogy to Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments series, set in the Shadowhunter universe during the Victorian era. Clockwork Angel (2010) introduces Tessa Gray, a sixteen-year-old American who arrives in London and discovers she has a rare shapeshifting ability. She is taken in by the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, where she meets Will Herondale and Jem Carstairs.

Clockwork Prince and Clockwork Princess (both 2013) continue the story as Tessa, Will, and Jem face the villain Mortmain and his army of clockwork automatons. After the Bridge (2013) is a short story epilogue set after the events of the trilogy. The series can be read independently of the other Shadowhunter books, though it shares characters and lore with the broader universe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Infernal Devices Trilogy series?

There are four books in the Infernal Devices Trilogy series, published between 2010 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Infernal Devices Trilogy series?

The first book in the Infernal Devices Trilogy series is Clockwork Angel, published in 2010.

Should I read The Mortal Instruments before The Infernal Devices?

Either order works. The Infernal Devices is a prequel set in the 1870s and can be read first for chronological order, or after The Mortal Instruments for the order they were published.

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