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"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. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking items -- including the crown and sword that belonged to Jaron's older brother, Darius -- that unearth a past Jaron thought he'd 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"--Page 4 of cover.
About the author
Jennifer A. 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. 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,
Iceberg, Uprising, and
One Wrong Step. Jennifer collects old books, loves good theater, and thinks that a quiet afternoon in the mountains makes for a nearly perfect moment. She lives in northern Utah with her family, and is probably sneaking in a bite of dark chocolate right now. You can visit her online at jennielsen.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @nielsenwriter.
