The second book in The Mortal Instruments series. After discovering shocking truths about her family and the shadow world, Clary Fray is struggling to understand her new role as a Shadowhunter. Meanwhile, the villainous Valentine is back—and he's stealing powerful artifacts to create an army of demons. As tensions rise between Shadowhunters and Downworlders, Clary, Jace, Simon, and their allies must fight to protect their world, even as dangerous secrets threaten to tear them apart. Themes of forbidden love, identity, betrayal, and loyalty continue to unfold in this fast-paced urban fantasy set in modern-day New York City.

Author

Cassandra Clare