This is a new urban fantasy full of vampires, werewolves and shape-shifters from the bestselling author of "The Mortal Instruments" series.
Includes the never-before-seen short story Magnus's Vow!
Magic is dangerous-but love is more dangerous still.
When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.
Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, into another person. What's more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa's power for his own.
Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by-and torn between-two best friends: James, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and blue-eyed Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm's length . . . everyone, that is, but Tessa. As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world. . . . and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.
For Ages: 12+ years old
Clockwork Angel
I've heard many people give some pretty good reviews about Cassandra Clare's works. Indeed, my friend is currently obsessed with the Mortal Instruments but this is the first time I have actually read any of her books and might I say, it really was amazing. Clockwork Angel has a very intriguing, thought-out plot with brilliant character development. The characters were down-to-earth, real and each had their own back story that made them who they are. Altogether a brilliant read, I look forward to reading more of her novels and further into the world of the Shadowhunters. Five star quality. Reviewed by Melissa Finger
Guest, 24/07/2014
