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City of Bones (Mortal Instruments #1)

by Cassandra Clare

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Publisher Comments:

When sixteen-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. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing — not even a smear of blood — to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?

This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know...

Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end.

Review:

"Clare's debut novel, first in the Mortal Instruments series, is a sprawling urban fantasy packed with just about every type of creature known to the genre, and still spacious enough to hold more. Fifteen-year-old Clary Fray witnesses a killing in an 'all-ages club'; when she confronts the attackers, she learns that they are spectral Shadowhunters, charged with killing demonic creatures called Night Children. Clary returns home to find her apartment vandalized and her mother missing, apparently kidnapped by creatures in the service of someone named Valentine. An attack by a slithering beast sends Clary to the infirmary at the Institute, hidden home of the Shadowhunters. There she befriends the hunter Jace, who tells her of Valentine's intention to find the Mortal Cup, one of three Mortal Instruments the Angel gave to the first Shadowhunters (the others are a mirror and sword). Great secrets abound both in Clary's past and in her own head — secrets that are gradually revealed to her about her mother, her mother's eccentric friend Luke, her relationship with Jace and, eventually, about Valentine himself. Clare's atmospheric setting is spot-on, informed equally by neo-gothic horror films and the modern fantasy leanings of Neil Gaiman. Werewolves, vampires, angels and fairies all fit in this ambitious milieu. At the core, though, this is a compelling story about family secrets and coming-of-age identity crises. Fans of the smart/chic horror typified by Buffy the Vampire Slayer will instantly fall for this new series. Ages 14-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

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"Funny, dark, and sexy. One of my favorite books." Holly Black, author of Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale

Review:

"City of Bones has everything: vampires, werewolves, faeries, true love, and stuff that blows up. What's more, Clare's characters are brilliant — she better not kill any of them off in the next two volumes!" Justine Larbalestier, author of Magic or Madness

Synopsis:

In New York, 16-year-old Clary Fray doesn't expect to witness a murder — much less one committed by three teenagers covered with odd markings and brandishing bizarre weapons. Exotic and gritty, this book begins a new fantasy series about demons and a secret tribe of warriors called the Shadowhunters.
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About the Author

Cassandra Clare is the #1 bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments series and The Infernal Devices trilogy. Cassandra lives in an old Victorian house in western Massachusetts with her husband, their cats, and lots and lots of books. Visit her website at cassandraclare.com. Learn more about The Mortal Instruments series at mortalinstruments.com. Learn more about The Infernal Devices at theinfernaldevices.com.
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chelee33, March 11, 2008 (view all comments by chelee33)
While waiting for the next books in the Twilight series and the Uglies series I needed a new book/series to keep me busy. This has definitely met that need (well, only for about three days).

It was exciting from the start of the book and continued to be exciting through the end. I recommend this. I believe the second book comes out next month and I can't wait!

Other quick reads I recommend: the Blue Bloods and Marked series.
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ALYMU164, July 31, 2007 (view all comments by ALYMU164)
I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THIS IS THE BEST BOOK THAT I HAVE EVER READ! IT IS SUSPENCEFUL,ROMANTI AND THIRLLING I WANT TO SEE WHAT OTHER BOOK CASSANDRA CLARE HAS WRITTEN BECAUSE I HAVE TO SAY THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST BOOK THAT SHE HAS WRITTEN SO-FAR. TO ALL YOU READERS OUT THERE WHO WANT A GOOD BOOK THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET THE BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN! IF YOU LIKE HARRY POTTER OUR SURE TO LOVE THIS BOOK IT'S A THRILLER THAT YOU WILL LOVE!
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cptn_mogn, May 23, 2007 (view all comments by cptn_mogn)
I absolutely loved this book. I began reading Cassie Clare when she just wrote stories from her livejournal and fanfiction sites. I love the way that she creates and portrays her characters. The flow of her writing is great and it keeps you attached to the subject until you are done. City of Bones was not execption. The characters and plot are complex and engaging, and Cassie is able to keep her audience...whether that be a young teen or an adult. It was a fabulous read for anyone interested in Urban Fantasies and/or science fiction/fantasy.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781416914280
Author:
Clare, Cassandra
Publisher:
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Author:
Claire, Cassandra
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Horror & Ghost Stories
Subject:
Supernatural
Subject:
Horror stories
Subject:
Social Issues - New Experience
Subject:
Lifestyles - City & Town Life
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Demonology
Subject:
Children s-Science Fiction and Fantasy
Edition Description:
Hardback
Series:
Mortal Instruments
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
20070327
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
Young adult
Language:
English
Pages:
496
Dimensions:
9 x 6 in
Age Level:
14-17
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"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Clare's debut novel, first in the Mortal Instruments series, is a sprawling urban fantasy packed with just about every type of creature known to the genre, and still spacious enough to hold more. Fifteen-year-old Clary Fray witnesses a killing in an 'all-ages club'; when she confronts the attackers, she learns that they are spectral Shadowhunters, charged with killing demonic creatures called Night Children. Clary returns home to find her apartment vandalized and her mother missing, apparently kidnapped by creatures in the service of someone named Valentine. An attack by a slithering beast sends Clary to the infirmary at the Institute, hidden home of the Shadowhunters. There she befriends the hunter Jace, who tells her of Valentine's intention to find the Mortal Cup, one of three Mortal Instruments the Angel gave to the first Shadowhunters (the others are a mirror and sword). Great secrets abound both in Clary's past and in her own head — secrets that are gradually revealed to her about her mother, her mother's eccentric friend Luke, her relationship with Jace and, eventually, about Valentine himself. Clare's atmospheric setting is spot-on, informed equally by neo-gothic horror films and the modern fantasy leanings of Neil Gaiman. Werewolves, vampires, angels and fairies all fit in this ambitious milieu. At the core, though, this is a compelling story about family secrets and coming-of-age identity crises. Fans of the smart/chic horror typified by Buffy the Vampire Slayer will instantly fall for this new series. Ages 14-up." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Review" by , "Funny, dark, and sexy. One of my favorite books."
"Review" by , "City of Bones has everything: vampires, werewolves, faeries, true love, and stuff that blows up. What's more, Clare's characters are brilliant — she better not kill any of them off in the next two volumes!"
"Synopsis" by , In New York, 16-year-old Clary Fray doesn't expect to witness a murder — much less one committed by three teenagers covered with odd markings and brandishing bizarre weapons. Exotic and gritty, this book begins a new fantasy series about demons and a secret tribe of warriors called the Shadowhunters.
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