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City of Glass

The Mortal Instruments Book 3
Pages
541
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

To save her mother, Clary must venture into the forbidden City of Glass, the Shadowhunters' hidden home. But entering without permission means death, and Jace doesn't want her there. As secrets of her family's past surface and Valentine gathers his forces, Clary must find a way to unite Downworlders and Shadowhunters against a common enemy, even if it means confronting deadly truths and making impossible choices.

About the author

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Cassandra Clare

Cassandra Clare is the pen name of Judith Lewis, born Judith Rumelt to American parents in Tehran, Iran. She spent her childhood travelling with her family, living in France, England and Switzerland before she was ten, and attended high school in Los Angeles. She worked in entertainment journalism — including a spell at The Hollywood Reporter — before turning to fiction full time in 2006. City of Bones (2007) opened The Mortal Instruments, the six-book series that established her Shadowhunters w...

Characters

Clary FrayProtagonist

A Shadowhunter fighting to save her mother and stop her father's war.

Valentine MorgensternAntagonist

Clary's father, waging a war on Downworlders in Alicante.

Isabelle LightwoodSupporting

A Shadowhunter warrior and ally.

Alec LightwoodSupporting

A Shadowhunter confronting his own identity and feelings.

Luke GarrowaySupporting

A werewolf pack leader and former Shadowhunter who acts as Clary's guardian and ally.

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