The first book in The Mortal Instruments series, a young adult urban fantasy. When 15-year-old Clary Fray witnesses a murder at a New York nightclub, her life changes forever. The killers are Shadowhunters — warriors who protect the world from demons. Clary soon discovers that she, too, is part of this hidden world, and her mother has been keeping secrets about her past. As Clary searches for her missing mother, she’s pulled deeper into a world of magic, danger, and forbidden romance. The book explores themes of identity, love, betrayal, and the battle between good and evil.

Author

Cassandra Clare