The Mortal Instruments 1: City of Bones
A thrilling urban fantasy adventure filled with secrets
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:2nd Jul '07
Should be back in stock very soon
This captivating tale introduces Clary Fray, whose life transforms when she encounters Shadowhunters and the dark forces of New York City in The Mortal Instruments 1: City of Bones.
In The Mortal Instruments 1: City of Bones, readers are introduced to Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager living in New York City. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she witnesses a murder committed by a group of mysterious individuals. Clary soon discovers that these individuals are Shadowhunters, a secret society dedicated to hunting demons and protecting the human world from supernatural threats. As she delves deeper into their world, she learns about her own hidden lineage and the powers that come with it.
As Clary navigates this new reality, she finds herself entangled in a web of love, betrayal, and danger. The story unfolds with her pursuit to find her missing mother, who has been kidnapped by dark forces. Along the way, Clary forms bonds with Jace, a charismatic Shadowhunter, and Simon, her loyal best friend. Their relationships are tested as they confront not only external enemies but also the complexities of their feelings for one another.
The Mortal Instruments 1: City of Bones is not just a tale of adventure; it explores themes of identity, family, and the choices that shape our lives. With its rich lore and compelling characters, this book sets the stage for an epic saga that continues to captivate readers worldwide. This edition also includes exclusive bonus content, a map, and a new foreword by Cassandra Clare, making it a must-read for fans and newcomers alike.
The perfect young adult novel. The tale of a shadowy underworld of elegant half-angel demons hunters in New York is thrilling. It’s romantic. The pages fly by. The characters leap off the page and into your heart. I aspire to write like this. And I want to fight like a Shadow Hunter -- CJ Daugherty * The Big Issue *
Mesmerising, lyrical tale of bright and dark sides of love and desire -- Fiona Noble * Bookseller Children’s Guide *
The book was easy to get into and thrilling the whole time. -- First News * First News *
A thrilling urban fantasy of vampires, warlocks and shapeshifters that fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer will love to get their teeth into […] We haven't read such a brilliant mixture of razor-sharp wit and humour and spine tingling fear but above all a terrific page-turning read that will have you saying just one more page, then one more chapter and suddenly you've finished it, for quite a while. * Love Reading 4 Kids *
Reissues with striking new cover art will bring these books to a new audience. * The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide *
- Short-listed for West Australian Young Readers' Book Award - Older Readers 2010 (Australia)
ISBN: 9781406307627
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 31mm
Weight: 362g
528 pages