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Reading order

Mortal Engines Books in Order

This page lists the complete Mortal Engines reading order by Philip Reeve, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 8 books / 2001-2026

Mortal Engines Reading Order

01 Mortal Engines 2001 Buy
02 Predator's Gold 2003 Buy
03 Infernal Devices 2005 Buy
04 A Darkling Plain 2006 Buy
05 Traction City 2011 Buy
06 Night Flights 2018 Buy
07 Thunder City 2024 Buy
08 Bridge of Storms: A Mortal Engines Novel 2026 Buy

Mortal Engines Books by Publication Order

2001 Mortal Engines #1
2003 Predator's Gold #2
2005 Infernal Devices #3
2006 A Darkling Plain #4
2011 Traction City #5
2018 Night Flights #6
2024 Thunder City #7
2026 Bridge of Storms: A Mortal Engines Novel #8

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Mortal Engines reading order?

The Mortal Engines reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Mortal Engines books are there?

This catalog currently lists 8 Mortal Engines books published across 2001-2026.

Who writes the Mortal Engines books?

Mortal Engines is listed as a book series by Philip Reeve.

Should I read Mortal Engines in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Mortal Engines. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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