City of Glass - Paperback Book

The image shows a paperback copy of City of Glass. It is the third book in The Mortal Instruments series, written by Cassandra Clare, a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Book Details Series: The Mortal Instruments (Book 3 of 6) Author: Cassandra Clare Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (an imprint of Simon & Schuster) Publication Date (for this edition): August 3, 2010 (other editions published March 24, 2009) Page Count: This edition likely has 496 to 592 pages, depending on the specific printing. Synopsis In the book, the protagonist, Clary Fray, must travel to the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters, the "City of Glass" (Alicante, in Idris), to save her mother's life. Entering the city without permission is against the law, which is punishable by death. While there, she uncovers secrets about her family's past and finds an ally in Sebastian. The Downworlders and Shadowhunters must put aside their differences to fight Valentine, who is mustering his power to destroy them all.