![]() ![]() Paris, city of boulevards and bohemians, of lovers and the Louvre. The stars twinkled as if they knew they had competition, the cobbled streets were narrow gold, and the Seine was a silver ribbon twined around a filigree box of bonbons. Read moreįROM THE OBSERVATION DECK OF the eiffel tower, the city was spread at Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood’s feet like a gift. ![]() ![]() As their quest for answers becomes increasingly dire, Magnus and Alec will have to trust each other more than ever-even if it means revealing the secrets they’ve both been keeping. Demons are now dogging their every step, and it is becoming harder to tell friend from foe. Now Magnus and Alec must race across Europe to track down the Crimson Hand before the cult can cause any more damage. A cult that was apparently founded by Magnus himself. But as soon as the pair settles in Paris, an old friend arrives with news about a demon-worshipping cult called the Crimson Hand that is bent on causing chaos around the world. The Red Scrolls of Magic is a Shadowhunters novel.Īll Magnus Bane wanted was a vacation-a lavish trip across Europe with Alec Lightwood, the Shadowhunter who against all odds is finally his boyfriend. “ swashbuckling launch to the Eldest Curses series.” - Publishers Weeklyįrom #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller Cassandra Clare and award-winner Wesley Chu comes the first book in a new series full of “swoon-worthy romance abundant action” ( Publishers Weekly). “A rip-roaring adventure merged with satisfying romance.” - Entertainment Weekly ![]()
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