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Chain of Iron (The Last Hours)

Chain of Iron (The Last Hours)

by Cassandra Clare (Author)

The Shadowhunters must catch a killer in Edwardian London in this dangerous and romantic sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Chain of Gold, from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Iron is a Shadowhunters novel.Cordelia Carstairs seems to have everything she ever wanted. She’s engaged to marry James Herondale, the boy she has loved since childhood. She has a new life in London with her best friend Lucie Herondale and James’s charming companions, the Merry Thieves. She is about to be reunited with her beloved father. And she bears the sword Cortana, a legendary hero’s blade. But the truth is far grimmer. James and Cordelia’s marriage is a lie, arranged to save Cordelia’s reputation. James is in love with the mysterious Grace Blackthorn whose brother, Jesse, died years ago in a terrible accident. Cortana burns Cordelia’s hand when she touches it, while her father has grown bitter and angry. And a serial murderer is targeting the Shadowhunters of London, killing under cover of darkness, then vanishing without a trace. Together with the Merry Thieves, Cordelia, James, and Lucie must follow the trail of the knife-wielding killer through the city’s most dangerous streets. All the while, each is keeping a shocking secret: Lucie, that she plans to raise Jesse from the dead; Cordelia, that she has sworn a dangerous oath of loyalty to a mysterious power; and James, that he is being drawn further each night into the dark web of his grandfather, the arch-demon Belial. And that he himself may be the killer they seek.

Chain of Iron, the second installment in Cassandra Clare's The Last Hours trilogy, is a riveting tale set in the world of The Infernal Devices.

The story follows Cordelia Carstairs, a young woman torn between her love for James Herondale and her duty to her family. As she navigates the political and supernatural dangers that threaten the Nephilim, Cordelia must also face her own inner demons and make choices that will shape her destiny.

With its cast of compelling characters, intricate plot, and atmospheric setting, Chain of Iron is a must-read for fans of Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunter Chronicles.

Here are some of the key features of the book:

  • Cordelia Carstairs: A strong and determined young woman who is torn between her love for James Herondale and her duty to her family.
  • James Herondale: A talented and passionate young man who is struggling to come to terms with his past and his feelings for Cordelia.
  • Lucie Herondale: James's twin sister, a kind and compassionate young woman who is caught up in a dangerous plot.
  • Matthew Fairchild: A witty and charming young man who is Cordelia's best friend and confidant.
  • Alastair Carstairs: Cordelia's brother, a proud and ambitious young man who is determined to protect his family.
  • The Shadowhunters: A group of supernatural warriors who protect the world from demons and other evil forces.
  • The Nephilim: A race of humans who have been given angelic powers.
  • The Iron Sisters: A group of female Shadowhunters who are dedicated to protecting the Nephilim.
  • The Infernal Devices: A set of magical artifacts that are sought after by both Shadowhunters and demons.

Chain of Iron is a thrilling and emotional journey that will leave readers eager for the next installment in the series.

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Pages:
544 pages
Language:
English
Released:
March 2, 2021