Clare, Casssandra. Clockwork Angel (Infernal Devices Bk 1)
McElderry Books see Simon & Schuster 2010 478p 19.99
978-1-4169-7586-1 jr/sr Supernatural E-BN
A prequel to the Internationally best-selling Mortal Instruments series( City of Bones, etc).
Tessa Fell arrives in London in April of 1878 to find her brother (her only relative) missing. Her search takes her to Victorian England’s Downworld, a dangerous supernatural underworld. Shortly she is kidnapped by the Dark Sisters who belong to the infamous Pandemonium Club comprised of demons and vampires. The Sisters confine her and force her to develop an unusual ability of shape shifting. The Magister, who is the ultimate villain, wants to possess her shape shifting ability.
The action and intrigue begin in ernest when James and Will, two demon-killing shape shifters, rescue her and provide a sanctuary. Tessa Fell arrives in London in April of 1878 to find her brother, Nate (her only relative) missing. Nate's employer, Mr. Mortmain does not know his whereabouts. Her search takes her to Victorian England’s Downworld, a dangerous supernatural underworld. Shortly she is kidnapped by the Dark Sisters who belong to the infamous Pandemonium Club, which is comprised of demons and vampires. The Sisters confined her and forced her to develop the latent ability of shape shifting for the Magister, who is the ultimate villain, and wants to possess her shape shifting ability.
The fast paced action and murdering intrigue begin in earnest when James and Will, two demon-killing shape shifters, rescue her and provide a sanctuary at the Institute. The Institute’s job, run by Charlotte and Thomas, is to keep the demon underworld in check.
At the Institute she learns that she is also a Downworlder, but doesn’t have the usual markings. Tessa’s search for her brother provides the readers with lots of magically packed action and deadly intrigue in world of demons and vampires. As the plot develops it seems that Tessa may have to choose between her brother’s well being and those of her Shadow hunter friends. The author has written a razor edged, blood tingling, and heart stopping supernatural thriller that will keep readers up all night.
This is a well written book that is recommended as a Books of Note. It would be an excellent addition to any secondary school library. McNeil, Linda
Demonology-fiction
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