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      City of Bones

      by Cassandra Clare
      Published
      Apr 2007
      Main Genre
      Fantasy Fantasy
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      485
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      Series
      The Mortal Instruments Book 1
      Also Appears In
      Shadowhunters Universe

      About This Book

      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 Darkhunters, 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 24 hours 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 Darkhunters would like to know...

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      Also Appears In
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      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      Romance Speculative Fiction

      Subgenres

      Fantasy Fantasy Romance Heroic Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery

      Themes

      Enemies to Lovers Movie/TV Adaptations

      Characters & Occupations

      Vampires

      Age Level

      Young Adult / Teens

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