The False Prince

The False Prince
by Jennifer A. Nielsen

    In a faraway land, civil war is brewing. To unify his kingdom's divided people, a nobleman named Conner devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king's long-lost son and install him on the throne. Four orphans are forced to compete for the role, including a defiant and clever boy named Sage. Sage knows that Conner's motives are more than questionable, yet his life balances on a sword's point—he must be chosen to play the prince or he will certainly be killed. His rivals will be devising their own plots as well, so Sage must trust no one and keep his thoughts hidden.

    As Sage moves from a rundown orphanage to Conner's sumptuous palace, layer upon layer of deceit unfolds, until finally, a truth is revealed that may very well prove more dangerous than all of the lies taken together.*

    This book has sword play, complex characters, and a great sense of danger, lurking on the next page.  There is mystery and adventure at every chapter and at the end everything smoothly ties together.  "A terrific story that carries readers along to the very (surprising) end and will leave them clamoring for the next book in her trilogy" said Bookpage.

    This book had one of the biggest plot twists I've ever read. It was a very shocking, but a very welcome surprise! "Jennifer A. Nielsen has woven a heart-racing tale full of danger and bold adventure, lies and deadly truths that will keep reader on the edge of their seats."*

* From the dustcover