Cassandra Clare
Cassandra Clare is the pen name of Judith Lewis, an American author known for her young adult fiction series The Mortal Instruments. Her works often explore themes of fantasy, adventure, and romance.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. City Of Bones
The Mortal Instruments
In a world where the supernatural exists alongside the mundane, a teenager named Clary Fray discovers her hidden heritage as a Shadowhunter, a warrior dedicated to eradicating demons. After her mother is kidnapped, Clary is thrust into the secretive and perilous world of the Shadowhunters, where she must navigate complex relationships, uncover family secrets, and harness her newfound abilities. As she delves deeper into this hidden society, Clary learns about the dark forces threatening both the human and supernatural realms, ultimately leading her to confront her own destiny.
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2. City Of Glass
The Mortal Instruments, Book Three
In this urban fantasy novel, the third installment of a series, the protagonist, a young Shadowhunter, travels to the titular city, a place of great significance to the secretive world of demon hunters, warlocks, vampires, and other supernatural beings. She is on a quest to find a cure for her poisoned mother, but her mission quickly becomes entangled with a larger conflict as she uncovers dark secrets about her family's past and the true nature of the Shadowhunters. As the city becomes a battleground, alliances are tested, and the protagonist must confront a powerful enemy who threatens to destroy everything she holds dear, all while grappling with her evolving feelings for her enigmatic companion.
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3. Clockwork Angel
The Infernal Devices, Book 1
Set in Victorian London, the story follows Tessa Gray, a young woman who discovers she has the ability to transform into other people. As she searches for her missing brother, she becomes entangled with the Shadowhunters, a group of demon-fighting warriors. Tessa is drawn into their world of magic and danger, uncovering secrets about her own identity and a sinister plot threatening the city. Alongside the enigmatic Will Herondale and the kind-hearted Jem Carstairs, Tessa navigates a web of intrigue, romance, and supernatural threats, all while grappling with her newfound powers and the mysteries of her past.
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4. Chain Of Thorns
In this thrilling conclusion to the captivating trilogy, the Shadowhunters of Edwardian London face their most formidable challenges yet. As dark forces gather, the bonds of friendship and love are tested, and secrets long buried come to light. The protagonists must navigate a world where loyalty is questioned, and the line between good and evil blurs. With the fate of their world hanging in the balance, they must confront their deepest fears and make heart-wrenching choices to protect those they hold dear. The story weaves together themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love in the face of darkness.
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5. Lady Midnight
Set in a world where Shadowhunters protect humans from demonic forces, the story follows Emma Carstairs, a fierce and determined young warrior, as she seeks to unravel the mystery behind her parents' deaths. Alongside her parabatai, Julian Blackthorn, and his family, Emma navigates a web of secrets, forbidden love, and dark magic in Los Angeles. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens not only their lives but the very fabric of the Shadowhunter world, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and loyalties.
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6. City Of Heavenly Fire
The Mortal Instruments
In the thrilling conclusion to the epic saga, the Shadowhunters face their most formidable enemy yet as darkness threatens to engulf their world. As the demon realm of Edom looms, Clary, Jace, Simon, and their friends must unite to confront the malevolent Sebastian Morgenstern, who seeks to corrupt the Shadowhunters with his army of Endarkened warriors. Amidst the chaos, alliances are tested, secrets unravel, and sacrifices are made, leading to a heart-pounding battle that will determine the fate of the Shadowhunter world and the bonds of love and friendship that hold it together.
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7. Clockwork Princess
In the gripping conclusion to the Infernal Devices trilogy, the Shadowhunters of the London Institute face their most formidable adversary yet, as the clockwork army threatens to destroy everything they hold dear. Tessa Gray, caught in a love triangle between the brooding Will Herondale and the steadfast Jem Carstairs, must confront her own mysterious origins and the power within her. As alliances are tested and secrets unravel, the characters must navigate a world of danger and deception, where love and sacrifice become the ultimate weapons against an unstoppable force.
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8. City Of Lost Souls
In this gripping installment of the Mortal Instruments series, Clary Fray faces her most daunting challenge yet as she embarks on a perilous quest to save her beloved Jace, who has fallen under the dark influence of the malevolent Sebastian Morgenstern. As alliances are tested and loyalties questioned, Clary and her friends must navigate a world teetering on the brink of chaos, where the boundaries between good and evil blur. With time running out, they confront dangerous foes and uncover shocking secrets, all while battling their own inner demons in a desperate bid to prevent an impending catastrophe that could destroy everything they hold dear.
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9. City Of Fallen Angels
In this gripping continuation of the urban fantasy series, tensions rise as a series of mysterious murders threatens the fragile peace between the Shadowhunters and Downworlders. Simon grapples with his new life as a vampire, facing unexpected challenges and dangerous alliances, while Clary and Jace's relationship is tested by dark secrets and haunting visions. As the characters navigate a world filled with magic, betrayal, and forbidden love, they must confront their own inner demons to protect those they care about and prevent an impending catastrophe that could shatter their world forever.
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10. Clockwork Prince
In the heart of Victorian London, the Shadowhunters of the London Institute are embroiled in a battle against the dark forces threatening their world. As Tessa Gray delves deeper into her mysterious origins, she finds herself torn between her growing affection for the charming and enigmatic Will Herondale and the steadfast, kind-hearted Jem Carstairs. With the clockwork army looming and alliances shifting, the trio must navigate treacherous secrets and hidden truths to protect their world from destruction, all while grappling with their own intertwined destinies and the complexities of love and loyalty.
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11. City Of Ashes
In this gripping sequel, Clary Fray's world is turned upside down as she delves deeper into the shadowy realm of the Shadowhunters, a group of warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons. As tensions rise between the Shadowhunters and Downworlders, Clary grapples with her newfound powers and the shocking revelations about her family. Meanwhile, her relationships with her best friend Simon and the enigmatic Jace become increasingly complicated. Amidst the chaos, a sinister plot unfolds, threatening to unleash a powerful force that could destroy everything she holds dear.
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12. Chain Of Gold
The Last Hours
Set in Edwardian London, this enthralling tale follows the lives of young Shadowhunters as they navigate a world filled with demons, secrets, and forbidden love. At the heart of the story is Cordelia Carstairs, a fierce and determined warrior who finds herself entangled in a web of danger and romance. As a mysterious plague of demon attacks threatens the city, Cordelia and her friends must uncover the truth behind the dark forces at play while grappling with their own personal struggles and desires. The narrative weaves together themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of the heart, all against a richly detailed historical backdrop.
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13. What Really Happened In Peru
In this whimsical and adventurous tale, the enigmatic warlock Magnus Bane embarks on a series of misadventures in Peru, a land filled with ancient mysteries and magical wonders. Accompanied by his eccentric companions, Magnus finds himself entangled in a whirlwind of humorous escapades, from encounters with mischievous llamas to unexpected run-ins with powerful magical entities. As the story unfolds, the reader is treated to a delightful blend of humor, magic, and the charming charisma of Magnus, all while unraveling the secrets of why he is forever banned from Peru.
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14. The Bane Chronicles
This captivating collection of short stories delves into the life and adventures of Magnus Bane, the enigmatic and flamboyant High Warlock of Brooklyn. Spanning centuries, the tales reveal his encounters with various Shadowhunters, Downworlders, and mundane humans, showcasing his wit, charm, and magical prowess. From the streets of Victorian London to the jazz clubs of 1920s New York, each story unveils a different facet of Magnus's complex personality, exploring themes of love, friendship, and the eternal struggle between good and evil in a world filled with supernatural intrigue.
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15. Sword Catcher
Set in a vibrant and intricately crafted fantasy world, the story follows the life of a young man destined to be the "Sword Catcher," a body double for a prince, tasked with protecting him from harm. As he navigates the dangerous political landscape, he becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and secrets that threaten not only his life but the stability of the kingdom. Alongside a diverse cast of characters, he must confront his own identity and the moral dilemmas of loyalty, power, and sacrifice, ultimately questioning the true cost of his role and the future he desires.
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16. Lord Of Shadows
The Dark Artifices, Book 2
In this thrilling continuation of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, the story unfolds with Emma Carstairs and her parabatai, Julian Blackthorn, as they navigate the dangerous world of faeries, demons, and forbidden love. As tensions rise between the Shadowhunters and the faerie realm, Emma and Julian must confront their own feelings while battling dark forces that threaten to tear their world apart. With alliances shifting and secrets unraveling, the characters are thrust into a whirlwind of action, romance, and betrayal, leading to a heart-stopping climax that leaves their fates hanging in the balance.
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17. Queen Of Air And Darkness
In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, the Shadowhunters face their darkest hour as they grapple with the aftermath of a devastating loss and the rise of a new, sinister power threatening to tear their world apart. As alliances are tested and loyalties questioned, Emma Carstairs and Julian Blackthorn must navigate a treacherous path filled with forbidden love, ancient prophecies, and dangerous secrets. With the fate of the Shadowhunter world hanging in the balance, they must confront their deepest fears and make impossible choices to protect those they love and preserve the fragile peace that holds their world together.
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18. Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess
Set in Victorian London, a young woman with a mysterious, shape‑changing power is drawn into a secret society of demon‑hunters and becomes entangled with two very different young men—one brooding and impulsive, the other gentle and ill—forming deep bonds of love and friendship. As a sinister inventor unleashes clockwork automatons and plots to destroy their world, loyalties are tested, hidden pasts are revealed, and the characters face wrenching choices and sacrifices that will reshape their lives and their understanding of identity and duty.
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19. Chain Of Iron
Set in early 20th-century London, a tight-knit group of young Shadowhunters races to uncover the truth behind a string of murders and a growing conspiracy that threatens their community; as secrets, betrayals, and unexpected alliances surface, loyalties are tested and forbidden romances complicate their fight against ancient and supernatural dangers, forcing each character to confront painful choices about love, duty, and sacrifice.
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20. The Lost Book Of The White
Set in the Shadowhunter world, the story follows a group of characters racing to recover a dangerous, long-lost manuscript whose secrets could upend the balance between Shadowhunters and Downworlders. As they track leads through hidden histories and fraught alliances, personal loyalties and buried truths are tested, forcing difficult choices about love, duty, and the cost of knowledge. The tale mixes supernatural action with intimate character moments and reveals hidden facets of the series’ larger mythology.
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21. Ghosts Of The Shadow Market
A linked collection of short stories set in the Shadowhunter world that follows various Shadowhunters and Downworlders across eras and locations as they uncover hidden histories, face personal tragedies and moral choices, and reveal smaller but pivotal moments that connect and deepen the main series’ events; the tales illuminate the origins and consequences of key artifacts, relationships, and a clandestine market that ties different timelines together.
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22. The Red Scrolls Of Magic
A warlock and his Shadowhunter boyfriend set out on a whirlwind trip through Europe that quickly turns into a hunt for a dangerous ancient magical text that could unleash havoc if read. Along the way they face old enemies, tangled loyalties, and personal ghosts from their pasts, testing both their skills and the strength of their relationship. The story blends humor, romance, and fast-paced urban-fantasy action as they race to stop a threat that reaches into both of their worlds.
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23. Tales From The Shadowhunter Academy
After being restored to human form, a former vampire enrolls in the Shadowhunter Academy to train as a Nephilim, confronting gaps in his memory, awkward new rules, and the prejudice of a world he once left behind. Through a series of trials, missions, mentorships, and friendships he grows from an outsider into a capable demon-hunter, navigates complicated romances and loyalties, faces old enemies and moral choices, and ultimately discovers what it means to belong to a dangerous, secretive community.
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24. The Shadowhunter's Codex
A faux-in-universe field manual that explains the history, laws, runes, weapons, and creatures of the Shadowhunter world, presented as a practical guide filled with drawings and diagrams and enlivened by a young narrator’s candid annotations and personal sketches that both illuminate lore and reveal secrets, training, and attitudes within Nephilim society.
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28. Ciudad De Las Almas Perdidas
After a devastating betrayal leaves one of their own under the control of a dangerous enemy, a group of Shadowhunters and their allies race to rescue him before he can be used to unleash a greater threat; amid frantic battles, betrayals and moral compromises they are forced to confront painful truths about loyalty, love and the costs of their war, while friendships are tested and unexpected alliances form in the struggle to stop a plan that could upend the world of Shadowhunters and Downworlders alike.
