Book Series Guide

Cassandra Clare · universe

The Shadowhunter Chronicles books in order

The overarching fictional universe encompassing Cassandra Clare's principal Shadowhunter series.

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  1. 1 Cover of City of Bones
    City of Bones

    Book 1 · novel · 2007

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  2. 2 Cover of City of Ashes
    City of Ashes

    Book 2 · novel · 2008

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  3. 3 Cover of City of Glass
    City of Glass

    Book 3 · novel · 2009

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  4. 4 Cover of Clockwork Angel
    Clockwork Angel

    Book 1 · novel · 2010

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  5. 5 Cover of Clockwork Prince
    Clockwork Prince

    Book 2 · novel · 2011

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  6. 6 Cover of Clockwork Princess
    Clockwork Princess

    Book 3 · novel · 2013

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  7. 7 Cover of City of Fallen Angels
    City of Fallen Angels

    Book 4 · novel · 2011

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  8. 8 Cover of City of Lost Souls
    City of Lost Souls

    Book 5 · novel · 2012

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  9. 9 Cover of City of Heavenly Fire
    City of Heavenly Fire

    Book 6 · novel · 2014

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  10. 10 Cover of Lady Midnight
    Lady Midnight

    Book 1 · novel · 2016

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  11. 11 Cover of Lord of Shadows
    Lord of Shadows

    Book 2 · novel · 2017

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  12. 12 Cover of Queen of Air and Darkness
    Queen of Air and Darkness

    Book 3 · novel · 2018

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  13. 13 Cover of Chain of Gold
    Chain of Gold

    Book 1 · novel · 2020

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  14. 14 Cover of Chain of Iron
    Chain of Iron

    Book 2 · novel · 2021

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  15. 15 Cover of Chain of Thorns
    Chain of Thorns

    Book 3 · novel · 2023

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