How many books are in the The Mortal Instruments series?

There are 6 main books in The Mortal Instruments. The most recent main book listed here is City of Heavenly Fire (2014).

What order should I read The Mortal Instruments in?

Read The Mortal Instruments in its numbered order: City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of Fallen Angels, and so on.

The first book is City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, published in 2007.

Reading order · Young adult

The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare has 6 main books (2007–2014). Start with City of Bones (2007) and read the numbered books in order.

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#1
City of Bones
2007 · 512 pages
8 h 58 min
#2
City of Ashes
2008 · 725 pages
12 h 42 min
#3
City of Glass
2009 · 560 pages
9 h 48 min
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#4
City of Fallen Angels
2011 · 434 pages
7 h 36 min
#5
City of Lost Souls
2012 · 564 pages
9 h 52 min
#6
City of Heavenly Fire
2014
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How many books are in the The Mortal Instruments series?: There are 6 main books in The Mortal Instruments. The most recent main book listed here is City of Heavenly Fire (2014).
What order should I read The Mortal Instruments in?: Read The Mortal Instruments in its numbered order: City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of Fallen Angels, and so on.
What is the first The Mortal Instruments book?: The first book is City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, published in 2007.