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Cassandra Clare
The Shadowhunter Chronicles
The Shadowhunter Chronicles
23 books
Ongoing series
About this series
The Shadowhunter Chronicles explores a hidden world where Nephilim warriors protect humanity from demons. This urban fantasy series blends action, romance, and mythology as its young heroes navigate duty, love, and ancient conflicts. It's perfect for readers who enjoy supernatural adventures with a strong focus on character relationships.
Subseries
Books
Chain of Gold
The Last Hours #1
Lord of Shadows
The Dark Artifices #2
Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy
The Shadowhunter Chronicles
Clockwork Angel
The Infernal Devices #1
Clockwork Princess
The Infernal Devices #3
The Shadowhunter's Codex
The Shadowhunter Chronicles
Queen of Air and Darkness
The Dark Artifices #3
The Red Scrolls of Magic
The Eldest Curses #1
The Lost Book of the White
The Eldest Curses #2
Secrets of Blackthorn Hall
The Shadowhunter Chronicles
Chain of Thorns
The Last Hours #3
The Last King of Faerie
The Wicked Powers #1
City of Heavenly Fire
The Mortal Instruments #6
Lady Midnight
The Dark Artifices #1
City of Bones
The Mortal Instruments #1
Cidade das Cinzas
The Mortal Instruments #2
City of Glass
The Mortal Instruments #3
Clockwork Prince
The Infernal Devices #2
City of Lost Souls
The Mortal Instruments #5
Chain of Iron
The Last Hours #2
Shadowhunters and Downworlders
The Shadowhunter Chronicles
Ghosts of the Shadow Market
The Shadowhunter Chronicles
City of Fallen Angels
The Mortal Instruments #4No cover available
The Black Volume of the Dead
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct reading order for The Shadowhunter Chronicles?
The series is best read by following the internal chronological order of its various sub-series, rather than publication order. Start with "The Mortal Instruments" series, then proceed to "The Infernal Devices," and then "The Dark Artifices," interspersing companion novels and novellas as indicated by many fan-created guides.
Are there other series connected to The Shadowhunter Chronicles?
Yes, The Shadowhunter Chronicles is part of a larger universe created by Cassandra Clare. Several other series, such as "The Eldest Curses" and "The Last Hours," feature characters and events that intertwine with the main Shadowhunter narrative.
Has The Shadowhunter Chronicles been adapted into a movie or TV show?
The series has been adapted into both a film, "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," and a television series, "Shadowhunters." Both adaptations cover different parts of the initial "Mortal Instruments" storyline.
Can I read the different Shadowhunter sub-series as standalones?
While each sub-series has its own distinct plot and main characters, they are deeply interconnected through overarching lore, recurring characters, and plot developments. Reading them out of order or as complete standalones will diminish the overall experience and understanding of the universe.