The Bane Chronicles
By
Cassandra Clare
Book Summary:
The Bane Chronicles is a collection of 11 short stories by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, and Maureen Johnson that explores the immortal life of Magnus Bane, the High Warlock of Brooklyn.
The anthology spans over 200 years of history, filling in the gaps between The Infernal Devices and The Mortal Instruments. Key highlights include:
Past Adventures: Magnus’s mysterious exile from Peru, his attempt to save Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution, and his 1950s rescue of a young Raphael Santiago.
The Herondale Connection: His recurring, often exasperated encounters with multiple generations of the Herondale family, including Edmund, Will, and James.
Romantic Evolution: The book tracks his toxic relationship with the vampire Camille Belcourt and the eventual beginning of his deep romance with Alec Lightwood, including their awkward first date.
Warlock Lore: It examines the loneliness of immortality and Magnus’s struggle to maintain his flamboyant humanity while navigating the politics of the Shadow World.
You can find the collection on the official Shadowhunters website or order it through Simon & Schuster.