Eldest Curses 1: Red Scrolls of Magic

From #1 New York Times bestseller Cassandra Clare and award-winner Wesley Chu comes the first book in a new series that follows High Warlock Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood as they tour the world after the Mortal War. The Red Scrolls of Magic is a Shadowhunters novel.

All Magnus Bane wanted was a vacation—a lavish trip across Europe with Alec Lightwood, the Shadowhunter who against all odds is finally his boyfriend. 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. A cult that was apparently founded by Magnus himself. Years ago. As a joke.

Now Magnus and Alec must race across Europe to track down the Crimson Hand and its elusive new leader before the cult can cause any more damage. As if it wasn’t bad enough that their romantic getaway has been sidetracked, demons are now dogging their every step, and it is becoming harder to tell friend from foe. 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.


"Sexual tension abounds as the two steal moments of sizzling romance while fighting demons and solving the mystery...Peak champagne-filled indulgence."--Kirkus Reviews

"Magnus and Alec's swoon-worthy romance explores the transformative power of love, while abundant action drives the tale to a harrowing finish."--Publishers Weekly

"It's hard to get more star-crossed than demon-spawn and angel-spawn, immortal and mortal, but this is Clare in her element, and Chu (Time Siege, 2016) brings his deft hand at writing thrilling action and combat as Clare's newest coauthor."--Booklist

"With her usual dry humor and suspenseful action, Clare takes readers on a rollicking trip."--School Library Journal

"A rip-roaring adventure merged with a satisfying romance."--Entertainment Weekly