Jace suspects that Clary's memories are the key to locating Jocelyn and the Mortal Cup; Jace, Isabelle and Alec take Clary to face the Silent Brothers in the City of Bones; Simon attempts to adjust to his best friend's new life.
Clary, Jace, Alec and Isabelle work to rescue Simon from the vampire hideout, Hotel du Mort.
With word of Alec, Jace and Isabelle's activities with Clary reaching The Clave, a convoy is sent to observe the Lightwoods running the New York Institute. Once The Clave representative arrives, it is clear how much trouble the Lightwoods are in.
The Institute and The Clave go on high alert.
After receiving important intel about Valentine from a surprising ally, Clary, Jace, and Luke devise a plan to rescue Jocelyn and to put a stop to Valentine once and for all.