The Captive Kingdom (the Ascendance Series, Book 4) by Jennifer A Nielsen

The Captive Kingdom (the Ascendance Series, Book 4) by Jennifer A Nielsen

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. 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. Nielsen's signature breathtaking twists.

Jennifer A., Jennifer A., Jennifer A., Jennifer Nielsen is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Ascendance Trilogy, which includes The False Prince, The Runaway King, and The Shadow Throne. She also created the Mark of the Thief trilogy (Mark of the Thief, Rise of the Wolf, and the upcoming Wrath of the Storm); The Scourge, a standalone fantasy; A Night Divided, a historical thriller; and Beyond Enemy Lines, Book Six of the Infinity Ring series. Jennifer, her husband, their three children, and their perennially muddy dog live in northern Utah.