In this breathtaking sequel to City of Bones, Cassandra Clare lures her readers back into the dark grip of New York City's Downworld, where love is never safe and power becomes the deadliest temptation. Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter and your mother is in a magically induced coma? The Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go -- especially her handsome, infuriating, newfound brother, Jace. And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil -- and also her father. •The stunning sequel to the New York Times bestseller "City of Bones". •With an attitude to match Buffy, this fantasy trilogy is developing a strong fanbase. About the author Cassandra Clare is a New York-based writer. She has worked as an entertainment journalist, has published several short stories and is the author of the popular internet parody The Very Secret Diaries. | 
