Summary of the Book
The Mortal War is over, and Clary Fray finally has a chance to settle down to a life of her own. She is back home in New York and trains to become a Shadowhunter. Her mother is marrying the man she loves and Clary can finally have the romantic relationship she has always desired with Jace. However, she learns that there is always a price. Someone is threatening the peace between the Downworlders and the Shadowhunters by murdering Shadowhunters. Simon, Clary’s best friend, has problems of his own. He leaves home after telling his mother he’s a vampire. He has to learn how to deal with his powers as soon as he can, for the world is at stake. Clary has other problems as well, for Jace is beginning to pull away from her without explaining why. What she discovers is that her own actions have set into motion a series of events which may cost her everything she loves.
About Cassandra Clare
Cassandra Clare is an American urban fantasy and young adult fiction writer. She is best known for writing the Mortal Instruments series. She has also written The Infernal Devices series, comprising of Clockwork Angel, Clockwork Prince and Clockwork Princess.
Cassandra Clare is working on her next thrilling fantasy novel with Holly Black, telling the adventures of a young magician called Callum Hunt. Keep a watch out for its release on September 9, 2014.
Series Reading Order
Shadowhunters, this is the fourth book in the series, following City of Bones, City of Ashes and City of Glass. The story continues in City of Lost Souls and City of Heavenly Fire.
