Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Bones | 2007 | Cassandra Clare | Buy |
| 2 | Csontváros | 2007 | Cassandra Clare | N/A |
| 3 | City of Ashes | 2008 | Cassandra Clare | Buy |
| 4 | 獵月 | 2008 | Cassandra Clare | N/A |
| 5 | City of Glass | 2009 | Cassandra Clare | Buy |
| 6 | Üvegváros | 2009 | Cassandra Clare | N/A |
| 7 | City of Fallen Angels | 2011 | Cassandra Clare | Buy |
| 8 | City of Lost Souls | 2012 | Cassandra Clare | Buy |
| 9 | City of Heavenly Fire | 2014 | Cassandra Clare | Buy |
| 10 | Mesto nebeského ohňa | 2014 | Cassandra Clare | N/A |
| 11 | A Long Conversation | 2017 | Cassandra Clare | Buy |
The Mortal Instruments is the foundational series of Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunter universe. The six main novels, from City of Bones (2007) through City of Heavenly Fire (2014), follow Clary Fray as she discovers the hidden world of Shadowhunters, angelic warriors who protect humanity from demons. The series is set in modern-day New York City, with the mysterious Institute as its headquarters.
The series introduced the characters and mythology that would expand into multiple follow-up series, graphic novels, and companion books. Its blend of modern urban settings with angelology, demonology, and a complex system of magical runes created a fictional universe that has kept readers engaged for nearly two decades.