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The Mortal Instruments 3: City of Glass

From the international bestselling author who defined romantasy: the original Shadowhunter series about demon hunting, betrayal, secrets and forbidden love
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The Mortal Instruments 3: City of Glass by Cassandra Clare is a thrilling young adult novel where Clary Fray journeys to the City of Glass, the Shadowhunters' ancestral home, seeking a cure for her mother's enchantment. Amidst escalating tensions and alliances, Clary uncovers secrets about her family's past while a dangerous enemy threatens the Shadowhunters and the Downworlders. The story delivers a mix of action, romance, and supernatural intrigue.
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If you're a fan of young adult fantasy worlds filled with magic, danger, and romance, this book may appeal to you. Follow the thrilling journey as characters explore their identities, confront surprising family secrets, and face intense challenges amidst a richly imagined universe of Shadowhunters and other supernatural beings.

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The Mortal Instruments 3: City of Glass

Third in Cassandra Clare's internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series about the Shadowhunters.

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Third in Cassandra Clare’s internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series about the Shadowhunters.

Discover more secrets about the Shadowhunters as they fight to protect the world from demons in the third book in the internationally bestselling series.

Amid the chaos of war, the Shadowhunters must decide to fight with the vampires, werewolves and other Downworlders – or against them. Meanwhile, Jace and Clary have their own decision to make: should they pursue the love they know is a mortal sin?

This edition contains a map and a new foreword by Cassandra Clare.

Read all the sensational books in The Shadowhunter Chronicles: The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices, Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy, The Bane Chronicles, The Dark Artifices, The Last Hours and The Shadowhunter’s Codex.

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City of Glass, the third instalment in Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series, has been praised for its fast-paced plot and rich world-building, captivating readers with a mix of supernatural themes and intricate character development. The book has been described as a gripping continuation of the series, with a satisfying blend of action, romance, and dramatic turns. Some reviews mention the book's ability to deepen the emotional stakes while maintaining the tension and excitement of the previous entries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406307641

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Cassandra Clare is the author of the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices, The Bane Chronicles, The Shadowhunter’s Codex and Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy. Her Shadowhunter world has captivated 40 million readers. The books have been translated into over 35 languages and have appeared globally on bestseller lists. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is a major movie and Shadowhunters is airing on Netflix. Cassandra lives in Massachusetts, USA. She is currently working on two new Shadowhunter series, The Dark Artifices and The Last Hours. Visit her online at CassandraClare.com. Learn more about the world of the Shadowhunters at UKShadowhunters.com.

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