Sword Catcher: The Chronicles of Castellane, Book 1

Sword Catcher: The Chronicles of Castellane is the first book in Cassandra Clare’s epic fantasy series. It follows Kel, a body-double sworn to protect Prince Conor, and Lin, an Ashkar physician, as they become entangled in a conspiracy in Castellane.

At a glance

Opens The Chronicles of Castellane, following Kel and Lin as their lives intersect amid court intrigue and criminal power.
The story combines magic, a body-double sworn to protect a prince, and a conspiracy with potential consequences for the kingdom.
The listing gives a substantial 624-page read in English.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise brings together court politics, magic and two protagonists from sharply different positions in society.
A clear starting point for readers interested in beginning The Chronicles of Castellane.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Tor UK
Publication date	30 April 2024
Edition	Main Market
Language	English
Print length	624 pages
Reading age	18 years and up

Identifiers
ISBN-10	1529001382
ISBN-13	978-1529001389

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	880 g
Dimensions	16.6 x 5.6 x 24.2 cm

What to know before buying

Customer feedback describes the pacing as divisive. Some find the story moves quickly, while others say it takes time to pick up.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking a long, English-language epic fantasy with magic, court intrigue and multiple central characters.
Readers starting The Chronicles of Castellane at its first book.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a short read or a plot that moves quickly from the opening.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 4,871 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights the twist-filled storyline, engaging characters and writing style as strengths. Pacing is less consistent for readers, with some finding it fast-moving and others saying it takes time to build. That difference may matter if you prefer an immediate start, while readers open to a slower setup may be more comfortable with the book’s 624-page length.

Positive themes

Customers praise the engaging characters and writing style.
The storyline is described as interesting and full of twists and turns.

Mixed feedback

Pacing draws mixed reactions. Some readers find it fast-paced, while others say it takes time to pick up.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sword Catcher about?

Kel is made the body-double of Prince Conor and sworn to protect him. Kel’s story intersects with Lin, an Ashkar physician, as they are drawn into a conspiracy in Castellane.

Is this the first book in a series?

Yes. The listing identifies it as Book 1 of The Chronicles of Castellane.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 624 pages.