Sword Catcher
By Cassandra Clare

Everything I look for in fantasy' - George R. R. MartinTwo outcasts find themselves caught in a web of dangerous magic and dark secrets that could change the world forever . . .From the author of the Shadowhunter Chronicles,and Sword Catcherand by Cassandra Clare is start of a riveting epic fantasy series with expert worldbuilding, political intrigue and swordplay.*This edition includes an exclusive extract ofand The Ragpicker King, the spellbinding sequel toand Sword Catcher****One was raised to rule. One was trained to die . . .In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, Kel is an orphan, stolen from his old impoverished life to become Prince Conor Aurelian's body-double. As his Sword Catcher', he and Conor will become as close as brothers. Yet Kel lives for one purpose: to die for Conor.Lin Caster is an Ashkar physician, part of a community ostracized for its rare magical abilities. After a failed assassination attempt pulls her and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, who rules Castellane's criminal underworld. But as long-kept secrets are uncovered and forbidden attractions blossom, will their discoveries plunge their land into war - and nations into chaos?*** Spellbinding' - Leigh Bardugo,and Sunday Timesand bestselling author ofand Ninth House A triumph of a book'and - Holly Black, No. 1and Sunday Timesand bestselling author ofand Book of Night Vivid and clever' - Scott Lynch, bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard sequence