The Bane Chronicles

By: Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, Sarah Rees Brennan

Narrated by: Various

Cecil Baldwin, Jamie Bamber, George Blagden, Gareth David-Lloyd, Jordan Gavaris, Stephen Lunsford, David Oyelowo, Andrew Scott, Michael Trevino, Jesse Williams, plus a bonus story read by Seth Numrich & Molly C. Quinn!

Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices can get to know warlock Magnus Bane like never before in this collection of New York Times best-selling tales, on CD for the first time with an exclusive new story.

This collection of 11 short stories illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane, whose alluring personality, flamboyant style, and sharp wit populate the pages of the #1 New York Times best-selling series, The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices.

Originally released one-by-one as e-only short stories by Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, and Sarah Rees Brennan, this compilation presents all ten together on CD for the first time and includes a never-before-seen 11th tale.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2014 Cassandra Claire, LLC. All rights reserved. (P)2013, 2014 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

A brilliant collection

A briliant collection of short stories, chronicling events in the very long life of Warlock Magnus Bane. They are hilarious stories set in the world of Shadowhunters and Downworlders, from Peru, Paris, London and New York. They also fill in some of the history that is not fully revealed in the books series and are an excellent companion to The Infernal Devices and Mortal Instruments. Great to see they are now available as 1 book and includes an extra bonus story of phone messages to Magnus Bane, which is probably the funniest of all the short stories. All the narrators performed brilliantly as well.

Great Stories

The stories were fantastic. The first couple were a bit slow and meandering, but the remainder of them really filled in A LOT of gaps in the Shadow Hunter storyline. Lots and lots of insight there. MOST of the narrators were excellent, however there a one or two that made the stories drag at an excruciatingly painful rate. I almost skipped "Fall of the Hotel Dumort" read by Cecil Baldwin. It's a great story, but horribly narrated. As a stand alone series, the remainder are very good and worth the time and investment.

hit and miss

some stories were spectacular, others so-so. overall a worthwhile listen/read. What Really Happened in Peru was hysterically funny.

Great series

Love Cassandra Clare's series. Loved it. Loved it. But this review requiring a minimum number of words is stupid. A

Loved it!

I love these short stories. Gives great background to everyone's favorite fabulous warlock! Any shadow hunter fan will love these!

Love

I listen to these short stories over and over because I'm hungry for more of the backstory. There was one story that I didn't like the way it was read but I still listen to it. Magnus Bane is one of my favorite characters from the series.

loved

amazing voices amazing read fun short stories you wished you learned during the read of the series LOVE IT!!!

It was ok

I was expecting something else, but it was still a good read. it was funny,warm hearted, and it was nice learning of his past.

More Magnus Please!

I can't get enough of Magnus Bane! This character is strong, hilarious, loveable, and down right EXTRA. I loved every moment of it. Even with the various narrators, Magnus Bane always shown through. I am eagerly awaiting the upcoming series centered around him.

hilariously funny and entertaining

I found myself laughing throughout the day just remembering bits and pieces from different chapters.