Sword Catcher

As the Sword Catcher, Kel lives to be Prince Conor's shadow. Plucked from his home as a child, Kel was taught to fight, talk and act like the prince - and die in his place, if necessary. In return, he lives a life of opulent luxury in the palace, with all he desires. Even if it will never truly belong to him.

But although Kel and the prince share a face, Kel is troubled by Prince Conor's petty cruelties. Rivalries and jealousy are rife in the palace. There are some who resent Kel for his position and would do anything to see him disappear. And when war erupts between Dannemore and a neighbouring kingdom, Kel's life is suddenly on the line.

Sword Catcher is the incredible first adult fantasy novel by internationally bestselling and acclaimed author Cassandra Clare. Cassandra Clare is the author of the no.1 New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Mortal Instruments series and the Infernal Devices trilogy, and coauthor of the Bane Chronicles with Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson. She also wrote The Shadowhunter's Codex with her husband, Joshua Lewis. Her books have more than 36 million copies in print worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Cassandra lives in western Massachusetts. A dramatic epic of power, intrigue and magic. Here, a boy is born to rule a divided city. A girl is destined to return lost magic to the world. And a prince will betray his people to win a crown. Sword Catcher is the first adult fantasy novel by internationally bestselling author Cassandra Clare.