The mortal instruments is a series of six young adult fantasy novels written by cassandra clare, the last of which was published on may 27, 2014. Any references to historical events, real people, or real locales are used fictitiously. Shadowhuntersdifferences from the books shadowhunters. City of bones movie release is already simmering in anticipation for august. Cassandra clare, the bestselling author of the ya series the mortal instruments, announced on tuesday shes set to write a new adult fantasy series for del rey books the first book. Cassandra clares latest book lady midnight is the fist in her new dark artifices series.
Based on the new york times bestselling young adult fantasy book. The mortal instruments series by cassandra clare goodreads. The mortal instruments is chronologically the third series of a proposed five in the shadowhunter chronicles but it was the first one published. Brand new book covers for the mortal instruments cassandra clares wellloved book series the mortal instruments has been treated to some fabulous new cover designs. New uk covers for the mortal instruments tmi source. New york is the city that never sleeps but evil spirits, angels, warlocks, faeries and. The mortal instruments series has been translated into over 34 languages. Cassandra clare has been busy with three shadowhunter books. The sequel to the mortal instruments series, it takes place in 2012, five years after the events of that seriess final book. This is the first longrunning series, with a total of six books, that i have ever read in my life. Writer cassandra clare began publishing her urban fantasy series the mortal instruments in 2007 and ended the saga with its sixth and final book city of heavenly fire in 2014. Mortal instruments is a six book series five of which have been published to date. Tales from the shadowhunter academy order to read the shadowhunters.
The movie based on the mortal instruments was released in 20, and the tv series called shadowhunters, in 2016. Plus, there is a movie adaptation for the books which offers another way for interested people to get into the series. You want to read all of the cassandra clare books in order but you dont know where to start. Enter the secret world of the shadowhunters with this ebook boxed set that includes city of bones, city of ashes, city of glass, and city of fallen angels.
Weve got two new cassandra clare books coming out as well as the. Originally published august 27, 2014 as the subscriber special. New york is the city that never sleeps but evil spirits, angels, warlocks, faeries and shadowhunters dont need much rest anyway. Since the success of films like harry potter and twilight, film studios have been looking for the next young adult book series to adapt. The wall street journal contemporary milieus, sharp dialogue clares female characters are smart and sassy. City of bones is a 20 action film based on the first book of the mortal instruments series by cassandra clare. Over 50 million shadowhunters novels in print worldwide. The mortal instruments is the sequel to the infernal devices series by cassandra clare. Other covers are brilliant, but then the publisher decides to go in a different direction. The books in clares mortal instruments series spent a combined total of 102 weeks on the new york. The first three books of the mortal instruments were published consecutively from 20072009.
Completing all of the mortal instruments books feels like such an accomplishment. We used to think that we see and are able to explain everything going on around us. You can see a variety of the international covers for the books here. The mortal instruments is a series of six novels written by cassandra clare. Based on the book series the mortal instruments by cassandra clare. The changing covers of the mortal instruments series. Shadowhunters the new york times bestselling series by. Cassandra clare teases new series the eldest curses. Shadowhunters sometimes stylized as shadowhunters, also known as shadowhunters. Mortal instruments author cassandra clare announces new. The following are noted differences between the the mortal instruments and the tv adaptation, shadowhunters.
Yesterday the social media pages of shadowhunters tv revealed the repackaged covers of cassandra clares the mortal instruments and today cassie has taken to tumblr to talk about the new covers. We have two books coming out, so heres a rundown of what they are and how. Directed by harald zwart, the film stars an international cast, including lily collins, jamie campbell bower, robert sheehan, kevin zegers, jemima west, godfrey gao, lena headey, jonathan rhys meyers, aidan. Be sure to read all the mortal instruments books, infernal devices, bane chronicles, and dark artifices books. The mortal instruments book three city of glass margaret k. Below is the order of when cassandra clares mortal instruments books were released in publication order, which is also their chronological order. I read all of these books, and they were really amazing. Cassandra lives in brooklyn with her boyfriend, their two cats, and these days, even more books. The mortal instruments, is the tv series adaptation of cassandra clares the mortal instruments. Enter the secret world of the shadowhunters with this mp3 collection that includes city of bones, city of ashes, and city of glass. The last hours is a brandnew trilogy set in 1903 in edwardian london. Cassandra clare, best known as the author of the hugely successful mortal instruments series, is back with a new fantasy saga returning to the world fans.
It is written in the genre of paranormal romance urban fantasy and became popular with the young adult readers. Cassandra clare is the author of city of bones, the first book in the mortal instruments trilogy and a new york times bestseller. As a whole, the mortal instruments was a rollercoaster ride. The mortal instruments books have more than twenty. Entertainment weekly a smart, funny, romantic read. Clare is also writing a prequel series called infernal devices. Seventeen the mortal instruments series is a story world that i love to live in. The mortal instruments, the complete collection book by. Enter the secret world of the shadowhunters with this handsomely packaged boxed set that includes city of bones, city of ashes, city of glass, city of fallen angels, city of lost souls, and city of heavenly fire. The first book, lady midnight, was published on march 8, 2016.
It almost seems like its a new show, the story is better, the acting is on point and. Since the story is one of a girl named clary learning about her past and her unique. It premiered on january 12, 2016 and aired on tuesdays at 9. For similarities or scenes adapted, check each episodes trivia section, under the in the books tab. Learn how to read the cassandra clare books in order in this reading guide. She was born overseas and spent her early years traveling around the world with her family and several trunks of books.
The mortal instruments 6 book series kindle edition. Cassandra clare quickly followed these up with city of fallen angels in 2011, city of lost souls in 2012, and city of heavenly fire, scheduled to be published in 2014. With five books already out and a sixth on the way, the mortal instruments is latest series to diving into a cinematic adaptation, being more fantasy, than supernatural romance. Could we have found a worse adaptation than eragon. City of bones, soon to be a major motion picture in theaters august 20. If you intend to read all of the books, we recommend keeping a distance from the shadowhunters wiki pages. The mortal instruments the complete collection shadowhunters. Cassandra clare talks new the mortal instruments covers. Season 1 is more of an introduction and not as good. Cassandra clare books list of books by author cassandra. It was also distributed internationally on netflix. Cassandra clares guide to runes in pictures children.
The mortal instruments was heralded as the next big ya movie franchise, but will sequel city of ashes ever happen. The second book, lord of shadows was released on may 23, 2017. The mortal instruments, the complete collectioncity. When fifteenyearold clary fray heads out to the pandemonium club in new york city, she hardly expects to witness a murder much less a murder committed. Since weve already shared the book covers, weve only included the spine art which looks incredible. How well do you know cassandra clares mortal instruments series. The changing covers of will look at how different countries have envisioned the same book and how that actually changes over time. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the books and upcoming movie. However, the mortal instruments series offers something slightly unique and it appeals to many more readers than most of its competitors, which puts it above the competition. Cassandra clares last mortal instruments book has yet to be released, yet she has announced her book plans far into the future. The story takes place in contemporary new york city.