Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadowhunters and Downworlders | 2013 | Cassandra Clare | Buy |
| 2 | Mortal Instruments Graphic Novel, Volume 1 | 2017 | Cassandra Clare | N/A |
| 3 | An Illustrated History of Notable Shadowhunters and Denizens of Downworld / A History of Notable Shadowhunters and Denizens of Downworld | 2016 | Cassandra Clare | Buy |
The Mortal Instruments Collections gather supplementary materials for the Shadowhunter franchise. Shadowhunters and Downworlders (2013) is a collection of essays analyzing the series, while An Illustrated History of Notable Shadowhunters and Denizens of Downworld (2016) provides an in-universe reference guide with artwork.
These companion books give fans additional context for the world Clare has built. The illustrated history in particular treats the Shadowhunter universe as a real place with documented records, adding depth to the fictional mythology.