Magic is dangerous—but love is more dangerous still. Discover the riveting first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices Trilogy, prequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series.
In a time when Shadowhunters are barely winning the fight against the forces of darkness, one battle will change the course of history forever. Welcome to the Infernal Devices trilogy, a stunning and dangerous prequel to the New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series.
The year is 1878. Tessa Gray descends into London’s dark supernatural underworld in search of her missing brother. She soon discovers that her only allies are the demon-slaying Shadowhunters—including Will and Jem, the mysterious boys she is attracted to. Soon they find themselves up against the Pandemonium Club, a secret organization of vampires, demons, warlocks, and humans. Equipped with a magical army of unstoppable clockwork creatures, the Club is out to rule the British Empire, and only Tessa and her allies can stop them....
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"Loved it! I love how you have the little refers to TMI, and reading it in an bus, the sarcasm really came out to me. I love how this is set in the Victorian time, I'm just addicted to that. You don't have to read the TMI series, thou I recommend them too! To understand this book. 5/5 good book, and my first finished of 2012"
— Valerie (5 out of 5 stars)
“A century before the events of Clare’s Mortal Instruments trilogy…this crowd pleaser’s tension-filled conclusion ratchets toward a new set of mysteries.”
— Kirkus ReviewsMysteries, misdirection, and riddles abound…Fans of the Mortal Instruments series and newcomers alike won't be disappointed.
— Publishers Weekly“Compulsively readable…Packed with battles, romantic entanglements, and tantalizing foreshadowing, this will have readers clamoring for the next installment.”
— Booklist“Top Pick! Readers will be thrilled and amazed with this prequel to The Mortal Instruments, tearing their way through a beautifully constructed story of action, magic, mayhem, and romance. Fans and newcomers alike will be enchanted by Clare's fantastical world and left begging for more!”
— RT Book Reviews" I have read The Infernal Devices series several times over and I still hold fast that this is my all-time favourite trilogy. However, listening to the story again, being read by someone else really brings it to life. Only Cassandra Clare can weave such an intricate love triangle that you absolutely just GET! "
— Monique, 12/21/2017" I prefered The Mortal Instruments, thou I loved meeting old "friends" again (Hello Magnus<3) "
— Johanna, 8/16/2017" Omg I love this book so much! The story is sooo good! I couldn't put the book down! Cassandra Clare Cassandra Clare writes so amazingly well! I would recommend this trilogy- the prequel to the mortal instruments- to anyone! "
— Zoja, 2/14/2014" Vampires, warlocks, angels, automatons, and demons. Oh and a female protagonist who's crush is something you might see in Great Expectations. "
— Harry, 1/25/2014" It had such a slow start that at some point I thought I wouldn't finish it. But then it got SO good. Simply awesome. Jem is the only reason I give it 5 stars instead of 4. My baby <3 "
— Lexie, 1/25/2014" I had such a hard time with this book, and didn't end up really enjoying it until near the end. That said, I'm looking forward to the next book. Also, all the references to A Tale of Two Cities makes me really want to read that book, which I've been meaning to get around to for years! "
— Lisa, 1/15/2014" Omg... These books are amazing, I'm waiting for clockwork princess to come out!! Seriously, you don't need to even read the immortal instruments serious t enjoy these books :) a must read for everyone "
— Tayla, 1/12/2014" Most amazing. I love the way she wrote it I love Will an Tessa. Will is so hot though haha I'm jealous of her "
— Elizabeth, 1/11/2014" There was something strangely beautiful and respectful about this book- different but also incredibly similar to her Mortal Instrument series. "
— Geeta, 12/11/2013" FAVOURITE BOOK <33 "
— Annie, 11/30/2013Cassandra Clare is the author of the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Mortal Instruments series and the Infernal Devices trilogy, and she is coauthor of the Bane Chronicles with Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson. She also wrote The Shadowhunter’s Codex with her husband, Joshua Lewis. Her books have more than thirty-five million copies in print worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages.
Jennifer Ehle is a stage and film actress best known for her starring role as Elizabeth Bennet in the 1995 miniseries Pride and Prejudice. More recently she played the role of Myrtle Logue in the Academy Award–winning film The King's Speech.