The Runaway King

Book 2 of the Ascendance Trilogy

By: Jennifer A. Nielsen

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Hardcover | 1 May 2013

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A kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction. A king gone missing. Who will survive? Find out in the highly anticipated sequel to Jennifer A. Nielsen's blockbuster THE FALSE PRINCE! Just weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation. Rumors of a coming war are winding their way between the castle walls, and Jaron feels the pressure quietly mounting within Carthya. Soon, it becomes clear that deserting the kingdom may be his only hope of saving it. But the further Jaron is forced to run from his identity, the more he wonders if it is possible to go too far. Will he ever be able to return home again? Or will he have to sacrifice his own life in order to save his kingdom? The stunning second installment of The Ascendance Trilogy takes readers on a roller-coaster ride of treason and murder, thrills and peril, as they journey with the Runaway King!

About the Author

Jennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of The False Prince, the first book in the Ascendance Trilogy. She has also written The Underworld Chronicles, a humorous middle-grade fantasy series. Jen lives in northern Utah with her husband, their three children, and a perpetually muddy dog.

Industry Reviews

Praise for The False Prince:

A New York Times Notable Children's Book
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's Book Selection
A Chicago Public Library Children's Books for Year-Round Gift Giving Selection
Winner of the Cybils Award for Middle-Grade Fantasy & Science Fiction

A page-turner. -- 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. -- Wall Street Journal

A swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys. -- Los Angeles Times

An impressive, promising story. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

Ruthless ambition, fierce action and plotting, complex characters, and lots of sword play keep pages flipping. -- Kirkus Reviews

Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense. -- The Horn Book

Praise for The Runaway King:

High adventure abounds with nail-biting drama. -- Kirkus Reviews

Nielsen tells an exciting, breakneck tale. . . . -- Publishers Weekly

A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up. -- School Library Journal

As jammed with action and violent swordplay as its predecessor. -- Booklist

A great read. -- The Horn Book

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