Cassandra Clare Books in Order

Cassandra Clare's books form 10 series, including The Mortal Instruments (start with City of Bones), Magisterium (start with The Iron Trial), The Infernal Devices (start with Clockwork Angel), The Dark Artifices (start with Lady Midnight), The Last Hours (start with Chain of Gold), and The Eldest Curses (start with The Red Scrolls of Magic), plus 4 more series — read each series in publication order starting from the title noted. 8 of 10 series are complete so far, with the rest still ongoing. The other 4 standalone books can be read whenever you like.

Cassandra Clare has written 31 books, split across 10 series and 4 standalone books. They were published between 2007 and 2025.

Cassandra Clare's newest book is Better in Black: Ten Stories of Shadowhunter Romance, published in 2025. It's a standalone title.

Yes — Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments is a 6-book series best read in order, starting with City of Bones. The series is complete, so you can read straight through without waiting on new releases.

Cassandra Clare's first published book was City of Bones, released in 2007. It kicked off the The Mortal Instruments series.