Movie · 2018
Is Mortal Engines based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Mortal Engines is based on the book Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve (2001).
Mortal Engines is book 1 of the Mortal Engines Quartet series.
The movie was released in 2018.
The book behind Mortal Engines
Mortal Engines
by Philip Reeve · first published 2001 · steampunk, young adult fiction, science fiction
2001 novel by Philip Reeve.
Mortal Engines Quartet: books in order
- Mortal Engines (2001)
- Predator's Gold (2003)
- Infernal Devices (2005)
- A Darkling Plain (2006)
Common questions
Is Mortal Engines based on a book?
Yes. Mortal Engines is based on the book Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve (2001).
Who wrote the book Mortal Engines is based on?
Mortal Engines was written by Philip Reeve and first published in 2001.
Is Mortal Engines part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Mortal Engines Quartet series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Mortal Engines, book 1 of Mortal Engines. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.