Book Summary –
City of Lost Souls is the fifth book in The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, a bestselling urban fantasy saga centered around Shadowhunters—warrior descendants of angels who protect the world from demons. In this installment, Clary Fray faces her greatest challenge yet as her boyfriend, Jace, has been possessed and bound to her evil brother, Sebastian Morgenstern. As Jace slips further away under Sebastian’s control, Clary infiltrates their inner circle in a dangerous attempt to save him from darkness. Meanwhile, her friends—Simon, Alec, Isabelle, and Magnus—undertake their own perilous missions to stop Sebastian’s growing threat. The book explores themes of love, sacrifice, identity, and loyalty, all set against a richly imagined world of magic, angels, demons, and complex moral choices.
About the Author –
Cassandra Clare, born Judith Rumelt in 1973, is an American author best known for her The Mortal Instruments series, which launched her career as a major voice in young adult fantasy. Raised in a literary environment and widely traveled, Clare drew inspiration from classic literature, mythology, and urban fantasy to create her intricate Shadowhunter universe. Her work is known for its complex characters, emotionally charged relationships, and richly layered world-building. In addition to The Mortal Instruments, she has authored several interconnected series, including The Infernal Devices and The Dark Artifices, expanding the Shadowhunter Chronicles into a beloved global phenomenon.
