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City of Bones

By Cassandra Clare
Series: Mortal Instruments
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In City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, teenager Clary Fray discovers a hidden magical world filled with Shadowhunters, who are tasked with protecting humanity from demons. After being thrust into this unfamiliar realm, Clary embarks on a journey to uncover secrets about her forgotten past and to rescue her missing mother, encountering danger, friendships, and a mesmerizing hidden society along the way. Perfect for fans of urban fantasy, it blends action, romance, and mystery.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love fast-paced, supernatural adventures filled with mythical creatures and complex characters. Thrilling battles and intricate world-building weave a captivating tale of mystery and romance, perfect for fans of young adult fantasy who enjoy exploring hidden magical realms.

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Suddenly able to see demons and the Darkhunters who are dedicated to returning them to their own dimension, fifteen-year-old Clary Fray is drawn into this bizarre world when her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a monster.

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Discover the world of the Shadowhunters in the first instalment of the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and "prepare to be hooked" (Entertainment Weekly)—now with a gorgeous new cover, a map, a new foreword, and exclusive bonus content! City of Bones is a Shadowhunters novel.

When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder—much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. And she's more than a little startled when the body disappears into thin air.

Soon Clary is introduced to the world of the Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of warriors dedicated to driving demons out of our world and back to their own. Clary is introduced with a vengeance when her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a grotesque monster. How could a mere human survive such an attack and kill a demon? The Shadowhunters would like to know...

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City of Bones by Cassandra Clare is often lauded for its engaging blend of fantasy and romance, drawing readers into a richly built world inhabited by intriguing characters. Critics frequently highlight the novel's imaginative storyline and dynamic pace, although some note predictable elements within its plot. Its appeal largely lies in Clare's detailed world-building and the compelling relationships between the protagonists.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781481455923

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2015

Imprint: Margaret K. McElderry Books

Edition: Reissue ed.

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 435g

Pages: 544

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Cassandra Clare Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time Series: Mortal Instruments 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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