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The Mortal Instruments is a young adult urban fantasy book series written by Cassandra Clare, originally published between 2007 and 2014. Set primarily in a hidden supernatural version of New York City, the story follows Clary Fray, a teenager who discovers she is a Shadowhunter, a human-angel hybrid dedicated to hunting demons. The overarching narrative involves the Shadowhunters' conflict with a rogue faction seeking to overthrow their governing body, the Clave. This series is the foundational arc of the broader Shadowhunter Chronicles, a franchise that includes several sequel and prequel novel lines.
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What is The Mortal Instruments about?
The Mortal Instruments follows Clary Fray after she discovers the hidden world of Shadowhunters and demons in New York City. Cassandra Clare's series mixes urban fantasy, romance, family secrets, and supernatural action.
Who is the main character in The Mortal Instruments?
Clary Fray is the central protagonist. Her discovery of the Shadowhunter world draws her into conflicts involving Jace Wayland, Simon Lewis, and the villain Valentine Morgenstern.
How many books are in The Mortal Instruments series?
The core series contains six novels, beginning with City of Bones and ending with City of Heavenly Fire. The books were published between 2007 and 2014.
How is The Mortal Instruments connected to Cassandra Clare's other books?
It is part of Clare's larger Shadowhunter Chronicles universe. Related series include The Infernal Devices, set in Victorian London, and The Dark Artifices, which follows later Shadowhunter conflicts.
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