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Sword Catcher

Written by: Cassandra Clare
Narrated by: Christian Coulson, Fiona Hardingham
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Publisher's Summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two outcasts find themselves caught in a web of dangerous magic and dark secrets that could change the world forever in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles.

“Everything I look for in fantasy.”—George R. R. Martin

A POPSUGAR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth, power, and the next hedonistic thrill.

Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword Catcher—the body double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He and Conor are as close as brothers, but his destiny is to die for Conor. No other future is possible.

Lin Caster is a physician from a small community whose members still possess magical abilities. But despite her skills, she cannot heal her best friend without access to forbidden knowledge.

After a failed assassination attempt brings Lin and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, the ruler of Castellane’s criminal underworld. But as long-kept secrets begin to unravel and forbidden attractions arise, they must ask themselves: Is knowledge worth the price of betrayal? And will their discoveries plunge their nation into war—and the world into chaos?

©2023 Cassandra Clare (P)2023 Random House Audio

What the critics say

“Expert worldbuilding, swordplay, and politics, a colorful cast of characters, and a story that kept me reading from the first page to the last.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin

“A gorgeously built world of decadence, betrayal, and grand adventure. From the decadent and drunken parties of the nobles, to the dens of crime lords in the Warren and Maze, to the Sault, where the devotees of a lost goddess are penned, the city of Castellane makes the perfect backdrop for a delightful cast of characters to befriend, betray, and romance one another. This is Cassandra Clare at her cleverest, twistiest and most heart-stopping—a triumph of a book.” —Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Night

“Clare plunges us into a thrilling world built with precision and brimming with enchantment. Her spellbinding cast of outlaws, healers, royals, and rogues will have you questioning your allegiances with every delicious turn of the plot. This is fantasy at its finest.” —Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hell Bent

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WOWOWOW!

When I saw that Cassandra had a new book out I bought it immediately and I am so glad I did! It was a thrill ride from start to finish, written from two main characters points of view. It kept me captivated the entire time and I am craving more already. I cannot wait to read the second book and most likely will not be able to wait until it comes out on audible!

Christian Coulson has narrated another series that anyone who liked this book should check out. It's called The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. It is hilarious and if you liked him as Kel you would love him as Monty too!

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great narrators!

I really enjoyed this book! Both narrators did an amazing job. After 2 hours I was hooked. The story is so interesting, I can't wait for the next book!

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Worth it

Slow to start but worth it in the end. Interesting characters, excellent world building. Can't wait for the next book!

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Loved it!!

Cassie Clare does it again. Love the world and characters so much. Can’t wait for the next one!!

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An exciting new start

It was exciting to see a new world created by Cassandra Clare. This is her first high fantasy series so it was cool to see how her world building worked to set the stage for our characters. Although this is meant to be a fantasy series, thus far there has only been the mention of magic and creatures, so I’m interested to see where the series takes us.

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Way too slow

Too many unnecessary details are beautifully written but there is so much time wasted on them that the story goes nowhere. As a Cassandra Clare fan I was excited to read this book, less than halfway through I cannot push myself anymore to try and finish it. I skipped entire chapters and it made no difference. The story doesn’t really get started until chapter 8 or 10 and then it takes too long to move. The performers were what kept me going as long as I did before I gave up- which I rarely do.

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