• Title: City of Bones
• Author: Cassandra Clare
• ISBN-13: 9781416995753
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
• Publication Date: 2007
• Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance
• Series: The Mortal Instruments, Book 1

City of Bones plunges you into a hidden world of Shadowhunters, demons, and Downworlders beneath the streets of New York City. Clary Fray, an ordinary teenager, discovers she is anything but when her mother is kidnapped. Thrust into this dangerous reality, Clary teams up with Shadowhunters to rescue her mother. As she uncovers family secrets and hidden powers, Clary navigates treacherous alliances and fights a rising evil. City of Bones is a thrilling introduction to the Mortal Instruments series, filled with action, mystery, and romance, captivating fans of urban fantasy. Join Clary on her journey!