Our article is about The Dark Artifices Book Series in Order. The Dark Artifices Series is a Young adult, fantasy novel written by Cassandra Clare.
It was published by Margaret K. McElderry Books. The Dark Artifices consists of three novels, in total and the last of which was published on 4 December 2018.
It is a Shadowhunters novel and the first novel of The Dark Artifices is Lady Midnight, the second is Lord of Shadows, and the third and final novel is Queen of Air and Darkness.
If you’ve read The Mortal Instruments series and loved it, this is also very similar to the series from Young Adult Fantasy Superstar author and creator of the Shadowhunters world, Cassandra Clare.
Here, We have written All books of the Dark Artifices series with their introduction, Publication date, Summary, Characters, and more.
What is the Order to read The Dark Artifices Book Series
| Order | Title | No. of Pages | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lady Midnight | 720 | 2016 |
| 2 | Lord of Shadows | 720 | 2017 |
| 3 | Queen of Air and Darkness | 912 | 2018 |
Lady Midnight
Lady Midnight is a Young adult, fantasy, Science fiction novel written by Cassandra Clare under the publishing label of Margaret K. McElderry Books on 8 March 2016. This is the first book in an explosive trilogy of The Dark Artifices.
| Name | Lady Midnight |
| Author | Cassandra Clare |
| Genre | Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction |
| No. Of Pages | 720 |
| Originally Published | 8 March 2016 |
The book tells the story of Emma Carstairs, no longer a child in mourning, but a young woman determined to find out who killed her parents and avenge her loss.
Lord of Shadows
Lord of Shadows is a young adult urban fantasy novel by Cassandra Clare. It is the second book of The Dark Artifices and the sequel to Lady Midnight.
This novel was published on 23 May 2017 and the publisher of Lord of Shadows is Margaret K. McElderry Books.
| Name | Lord of Shadows |
| Author | Cassandra Clare |
| Genre | Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction |
| No. Of Pages | 720 |
| Originally Published | 23 May 2017 |
The story of Lord of Shadows focuses on Gabriel Belmont and his quest to defeat the malevolent order known as The Lords of Shadow and resurrect his wife.
Queen of Air and Darkness
Queen of Air and Darkness is a Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction novel written by Cassandra Clare. It is the third and final novel of The Dark Artifices and the sequel to Lord of Shadows.
Queen of Air and Darkness is scheduled to be published on 4 December 2018 and the publisher of Queen of Air and Darkness is Margaret K. McElderry Books.
| Name | Queen of Air and Darkness |
| Author | Cassandra Clare |
| Genre | Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction |
| No. Of Pages | 912 |
| Originally Published | 4 December 2018 |
The book follows the story of a scion of the Blackthorne family who flees to Los Angeles to search for the source of the disease that is destroying the Warlock race.
The Dark Artifices Series Characters List
Here, is the main characters of The Dark Artifices Series
- Emma Carstairs
- Julian Blackthorn
- Annabelle Blackthorn
- Cristina Rosales
- Mark Blackthorn
- Ty Blackthorn
- Kit Herondale
- Livvy Blackthorn
- Helen Blackthorn
- Aline Penhallow
FAQ
At what age should you read The Dark Artifices books?
We should read The Dark Artifices Series books at the age of 13 years and up.
Can a 9-year-old read child The Dark Artifices Series books?
It will be a little tough for a 9-year-old kid to understand the book. I think it will be great if he/she will read it at the age of 14 so that he can enjoy it more.
Can an 11-year-old child read The Dark Artifices Series books?
We suggest the age rating of The Dark Artifices Series is 13 and up but if your 11-year-old is mature enough then he/she can also read the book.
Can a 14-year-old read child The Dark Artifices Series books?
Yes, a 14-year-old read child can read The Dark Artifices Series. However, it mostly depends on the maturity of your kid.
About the Writer
Judith Lewis better known by her pen name Cassandra Clare is an American author of young adult fiction, best known for her bestselling series The Mortal Instruments.
Cassandra Clare was born to American parents in Teheran, Iran, and spent much of her childhood traveling the world with her family, including one trek through the Himalayas as a toddler where she spent a month living in her father’s backpack.
She lived in France, England, and Switzerland before she was ten years old. Cassie hates working at home alone because she always gets distracted by reality TV shows and the antics of her two cats,
So Cassandra usually sets out to write in local coffee shops and restaurants. She likes to work in the company of her friends, who see that she sticks to her deadlines.