Praise for the Ascendance Series:A New York Times Notable Children's BookA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library 'Best of the Best' Children's BookA Cybils Award Winner* 'An impressive, promising story.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review' pageturner.' - The New York Times Book Review'Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel.' - The Wall Street Journal'A swashbuckling origin story.

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She lives in northern Utah with her family, and is probably sneaking in a bite of dark chocolate right now. Jennifer collects old books, loves good theater, and thinks that a quiet afternoon in the mountains makes for a nearly perfect moment. She also wrote the New York Times bestseller The Traitor's Game and its sequels, The Deceiver's Heart, and The Warrior's Curse the New York Times bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy: Mark of the Thief, Rise of the Wolf, and Wrath of the Storm the standalone fantasy The Scourge and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers A Night Divided, Resistance, Words on Fire, Rescue, Lines of Courage, and the forthcoming Iceberg. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Ascendance Series: The False Prince, The Runaway King, The Shadow Throne, The Captive Kingdom, and The Shattered Castle. The items unearth a past Jaron thought he had put behind him.Though it seems impossible, Jaron must consider: Could Darius be alive? And what does Strick want from Jaron? Against his will, Jaron will be pulled back into a fight for the throne - and a battle to save his kingdom.Return to Carthya to uncover new secrets, high-stakes action, and Jennifer A. They are also in possession of some shocking items - including the crown and sword that belonged to Jaron's older brother, Darius. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him - but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last.On a routine sea voyage, Jaron's ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage.

Nielsen marks a return to the world of her beloved New York Times bestseller The False Prince in this highly anticipated fourth book of the Ascendance Series!

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