With vampires, fairies, angels, romance, steampunk, and modern New York all in one series, Cassandra Clare is exploding onto the scene. This book explores the deeper world of the Shadowhunters:

. Parabatai, Nephilim, blessings, and runes

. Lucifer, Ithuriel, Lilith, Agramon, and other angels and demons

. Ancient legends of werewolves, vampires, and fairyfolk

. Clare's clever Easter eggs from pop culture and literature

. The classic heroine's journey

.Muslim angels, Hindu prayers, the Jewish Book of Raziel, and the Christian Grail

There's something for everyone, as this...