Queen of Air and Darkness

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By Cassandra Clare

Series: The Dark Artifices

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Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare, part of a beloved fantasy series, follows the aftermath of a devastating event in the Shadowhunter world. The protagonists, grappling with loss and darkness, embark on a perilous journey to uncover powerful secrets and seek justice. As alliances shift and forbidden love sparks, they must confront forces that could alter their world forever.
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The final book in the Dark Artifices series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of fantasy, Cassandra Clare, in a stunning new anniversary edition.

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Forbidden love, danger and vengeance . . . Read the final book in the Dark Artifices series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of fantasy, Cassandra Clare, in a stunning new anniversary edition.

This luxurious hardback collector's edition of the international bestseller includes new bonus material, and an exclusive introduction from the author. This is the perfect series for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas, Alexandra Bracken and existing fans of the Shadowhunter novels.

DISCOVER THE BREATHTAKING WORLD OF THE SHADOWHUNTERS.

What if damnation is the price of true love? Innocent blood has been spilled on the steps of the Council Hall, the sacred stronghold of the Shadowhunters. In the wake of the tragic death of Livia Blackthorn, the Clave teeters on the brink of civil war. One fragment of the Blackthorn family flees to Los Angeles, seeking to discover the source of the disease that is destroying the race of warlocks.

Meanwhile, Julian and Emma take desperate measures to put their forbidden love aside and undertake a perilous mission to Faerie to retrieve the Black Volume of the Dead. What they find in the Courts is a secret that may tear the Shadow World asunder and open a dark path into a future they could never have imagined. Caught in a race against time, Emma and Julian must save the world of Shadowhunters before the deadly power of the parabatai curse destroys them and everyone they love.

A story of forbidden love, danger and vengeance, from the Queen of Fantasy

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Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare is highly praised for its intricate plot and rich character development, delivering a gripping continuation in Clare’s Shadowhunter series. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and complexity, as well as the engaging and fast-paced narrative. The book captures the struggle between light and dark, and fans commend Clare's ability to weave romance, action, and magic into a compelling story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398517967

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Celebration Edition

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 56.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 896

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Cassandra Clare Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: The Dark Artifices Young Adult

About the Author

Cassandra Clare is the author of the #1 New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles. She is also the coauthor of the bestselling fantasy series Magisterium with Holly Black. The Shadowhunter Chronicles have been adapted as both a major motion picture and a television series. Her books have more than fifty million copies in print worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Cassandra lives in western Massachusetts with her husband and three fearsome cats. Visit her at CassandraClare.com. Learn more about the world of the Shadowhunters at Shadowhunters.com.

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