City of Bones
1999 • 485 pages

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When 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 odd markings. This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons - and keeping the odd werewolves and vampires in line. It's also her first meeting with gorgeous, golden-haired Jace. Within twenty-four hourse 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 an ordinary mundane like Clary? And how did she suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know...


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#1 in The Mortal Instruments

The Mortal Instruments is a 6-book series with 6 released primary works first released in 1999 with contributions by Cassandra Clare.

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City of Bones
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City of Ashes
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City of Glass
#4
City of Fallen Angels
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City of Lost Souls
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City of Heavenly Fire

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#1 in The Shadowhunter Chronicles

The Shadowhunter Chronicles is a 5-book series with 5 released primary works first released in 1999 with contributions by Cassandra Clare.

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City of Bones
#2
City of Ashes
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City of Glass
Shadowhunters and Downworlders: A Mortal Instruments Reader
An Illustrated History of Notable Shadowhunters and Denizens of Downworld

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#1 in The Shadowhunter Chronicles

The Shadowhunter Chronicles is a 24-book series with 23 released primary works first released in 1999 with contributions by Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, and Sarah Rees Brennan. 2 books are still to be released. The next book is scheduled for release on .

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City of Bones
#4
Clockwork Angel
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City of Fallen Angels
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Clockwork Prince
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City of Lost Souls
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Clockwork Princess
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The Bane Chronicles
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City of Heavenly Fire
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Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy
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Lady Midnight
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A Long Conversation
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Lord of Shadows

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I might have finished this book, but I have 535921 more in the Shadowhunter world to read if I am ever going to get to Lady Midnight.

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