Two outcasts find themselves at the centre of world-altering change in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles.

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 ...

DISCOVER THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES FROM THE GLOBAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SHADOWHUNTER CHRONICLES! Two outcasts find themselves at the centre of world-altering change in Sword Catcher, the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the internationally bestselling author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles.

'Everything I look for in fantasy' - George R. R. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Game of Thrones

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One was raised to rule. One was trained to die...

Two outcasts find themselves caught in a web of forbidden love, dangerous magic, and dark secrets that could change the world forever in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles.

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 ...

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.

Cassandra Clare brak internationaal door met de Kronieken van de Onderwereld. Nu is er Zwaardvanger, een nieuwe fantasyserie – in een eenmalige luxe editie.

Het begon met een diefstal. De diefstal van een jongen.

Kel is een wees, maar is gestolen om als dubbelganger – een zogeheten Zwaardvanger – van de kroonprins van Castellane door het leven te gaan. Hij en kroonprins Conor Aurelian zijn zo hecht als broers, maar Kels leven heeft maar één doel: sterven voor Conor, de persoon van wie...