{"product_id":"the-captive-kingdom-the-ascendance-series-book-4-isbn-9781338551082","title":"The Captive Kingdom (The Ascendance Series, Book 4)","description":"Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen marks a return to the world of her beloved \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince \u003c\/i\u003ein this highly anticipated fourth book of the Ascendance Series!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. | \u003cb\u003ePraise for the Ascendance Series:\u003c\/b\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's BookA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library \"Best of the Best\" Children's BookA Cybils Award Winner* \"An impressive, promising story.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"[A] pageturner.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\"Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"A swashbuckling origin story... chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\"A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"Gripping.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Should appeal to fans of... Suzanne Collins... [A] surefire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller\"The next big YA fantasy.\" -- \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"One of the Most Anticipated YA Fantasy Books of 2018.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\"We were immediately caught up in Kestra's story, plotting beside a heroine made of strength, bravery and intelligence. Her complicated relationship with Simon and the danger sewn into every moment of her father's palace politics kept us flipping pages in time with each jaw-dropping plot twist.\" -- \u003ci\u003eJustine\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine\"Fantasy, action and romance combine for a whirlwind ride!\" -- \u003ci\u003eGirls' Life\u003c\/i\u003e\"One of the Most Anticipated YA Books of 2018.\" -- \u003ci\u003eHypable\u003c\/i\u003e\"Nielsen creates wonderful characters in all of her novels, and she is especially talented at writing complex, intriguing females who refuse to fit into any neat categories. The first in her engrossing Traitor's Game series introduces readers to another fascinating heroine, who disrupts the plans and plots laid to trap her and insists on controlling her own narrative....Engrossing, emotional and offers plenty of promise for the series to come.\" -- \u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"This rip-roaring tale has action galore with battle scenes, kidnappings, murder, intrigue, and romance....Nielsen has created a compelling world where little is as it seems.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\"Nielsen does a masterful job keeping readers off guard while tightening the screws of tension throughout, satisfying even the most reluctant readers.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"The twists and turns of the plot make for compelling reading that should especially entertain fans of Nielsen's Ascendance trilogy.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e is intrigue and adventure with a bold heroine, some forbidden romance and plenty of twists along the way.\" -- \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"Like Anne Frank before her, Gerta is small but mighty, a hardheaded heroine who dreams up big ideas and refuses to give up in the face of adversity and danger. Nielsen (\u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e) evokes the constant unease of life in a divided Berlin through Gerta's sober narration... but the family never loses sight of the power of humility and forgiveness.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\"Nielsen, best known for her fantasy novels, proves she is equally skilled at historical fiction in this solidly structured, balanced account of the origins of an infamous historical landmark... The novel's strong setting and tense climax will keep readers engrossed and holding their breath until the last page.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e | \u003cp\u003eJennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Series: \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Throne\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Captive Kingdom,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Shattered Castle\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequels; the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy; \u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eResistance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWords on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRescue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLines of Courage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIceberg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eUprising\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOne Wrong Step\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Free State of Jax\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e | The captain called out again, this time adding a new threat. \"Surrender your ship, or we'll sink it!\"I called back, \"Go ahead and sink it. We're all very capable swimmers here.\"There was a short pause as the captain looked at her other crewmen on deck. Then she shouted, \"I meant that if we attack, you all will die.\"\"No, I don't think we will,\" I replied. \"But if you're so concerned, you could lower your cannons and we can talk. What is it you want?\"\"We want Jaron.\"Her tone was icy enough to send a chill through me. I glanced over at Erick, who was staring at the \u003ci\u003eShadow Tide\u003c\/i\u003e with brows furrowed tight together. One hand was on his knife, but it was still sheathed. I said to him, \"How difficult would it be for them to board this ship?\"Almost as if in answer, arrows were fired from their deck to ours, each one with hooks attached. Erick yelled for his crew to come up on deck as he and I raced to detach the hooks. They were embedded deeply into the wood, so prying them out was no small matter, and before I got one out, three more had attached. Groups of eight to ten men were at the other end of the ropes now attached to us and were pulling our ship closer to theirs.The next set of arrows to be launched were fire tipped and these flew high, cutting through the sails and igniting them as they passed through.\"Lower the sails!\" Erick cried. \"Preserve what you can!\"Finally, our ships were so close that I could see the captain's piercing eyes, and she was certainly focusing on me.\"My name is Captain Jane Strick, in service of our monarch.\"\"Of what nationality?\"\"Prozarian.\"I squinted. \"No, you're not. 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