Cassandra Clare’s City of Bones introduces readers to a thrilling new world in the Mortal Instruments series. At fifteen, Clary Fray’s night out with her best friend Simon takes a terrifying turn when she witnesses a brutal murder at the Pandemonium Club. The perpetrators are three teens with intricate tattoos and unusual weapons that evade detection by others. Clary finds herself questioning reality as strange events follow. Her mother’s urgent call brings Clary home to chaos, leading to an encounter with Jace, who claims to be a Shadowhunter. This secret warrior is part of a group tasked with battling demons in the mundane world.

With Jace and his companions Alec and Isabelle, Clary embarks on a dangerous journey that uncovers a web of Nephilim, werewolves, vampires, and demons. As she delves deeper into this supernatural realm, Clary must navigate her new identity and uncover the truth about her mother’s disappearance. City of Bones prepares readers to be hooked in a world filled with magic, mystery, and adventure.

Discover the beginning of an epic journey through 496 pages of enthralling narrative, where Clary learns she might belong in this shadowy universe more than she ever imagined. Prepare for a ride that will leave you wanting to explore further into the Mortal Instruments series.

City of Bones, published by Margaret K. McElderry Books on March 27, 2007, invites readers to step into a world where anything is possible and where destinies are rewritten every night.