Ghosts of the Shadow Market Books in Order

This reading order guide provides the complete list of Ghosts of the Shadow Market books in order, from the very first to the latest, so you won’t miss anything!

About the Ghosts of the Shadow Market Series

“Ghosts of the Shadow Market” is a collection of short stories in Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunter world. The series’ story revolves around the Shadow Market, the secret world of the Market that is filled with fae, vampires, warlocks, and werewolves who come together to trade magical items and whisper dangerous secrets. While the Nephilim are generally not allowed, there is one figure who comes to the Market over and over again: Brother Zachariah. Formerly known as Jem Carstairs, a Shadowhunter whose love story was tragic and his past dark, is now a Silent Brother, a servant who is bound to follow the laws of the people.

In each of the stories the readers move along with him on this two centuries journey, tracing his silent but touching progress. Along the journey, recognizable characters from “The Mortal Instruments,” “The Infernal Devices,” “The Dark Artifices,” and “The Last Hours” show up in places you would least expect. We get to see a few examples of this — connecting moments of anguish, lost romance, and impossible decisions — Anna Lightwood’s ill-fated love affair is one of them while a young Jace Wayland is there seeking refuge.

The plots of these narratives not only deepen our understanding of the characters but throw open a few new scenes that come from the history of the Shadowhunter world. If you are a fan of Clare’s novels, “Ghosts of the Shadow Market” is neither a mere companion series nor a signpost; it is a passionate, magical, and unforgettable pilgrimage that connects the past and the future of the Shadowhunter Chronicles.