When Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to Witness a murder. Much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with odd markings. This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons-and keeping the odd werewolves and vampires in line. It's also her first meeting with gorgeous, golden-haired Jace. Withing twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons bé interested in an ordinary mundane like Clary ? And how did she suddenly get the Sight ? The Shadowhunters would like to know...