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The Shadowhunters must catch a killer in Edwardian London in this dangerous and romantic sequel to the number-one New York Times best-selling novel Chain of Gold, from New York Times and USA Today best-selling 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’ 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.

Journey into the captivating world of Cassandra Clare's "Chain of Iron," where shadows lurk, and love and duty collide in a mesmerizing tale set in the captivating Shadowhunter Chronicles.

In this highly anticipated sequel to "The Last Hours," we are transported back to the captivating world of the Shadowhunters in 1903 London. Cordelia Carstairs and James Herondale, having survived the devastating events of the past, now face new challenges that threaten to tear them apart.

As Cordelia struggles to cope with the loss of her beloved brother, she finds solace in her growing bond with Matthew Fairchild, the enigmatic and alluring Shadowhunter. Yet, their connection is forbidden, and the weight of their families' expectations pulls them in different directions.

Meanwhile, a dark and sinister plot unfolds, orchestrated by the malevolent Magisterium, a secret society determined to eradicate Shadowhunters. Cordelia and her companions are thrust into the heart of this dangerous conspiracy, their lives hanging in the balance.

With the fate of the Shadowhunter world resting on their shoulders, Cordelia, James, and Matthew must unravel the Magisterium's twisted plans and confront the shadows that haunt their pasts. Their journey will test their loyalties, challenge their beliefs, and push them to the brink of their abilities.

"Chain of Iron" is a mesmerizing tapestry of mystery, intrigue, and forbidden love, woven with Cassandra Clare's signature flair for creating characters that captivate readers' hearts. Delve into this enthralling tale and become ensnared by the captivating world of the Shadowhunters.