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A runaway slaveStolen magicA war to bring an empire to its kneesWhen Nic–a slave in the mines outside of Rome–is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones: he discovers an ancient bulla; an amulet that belonged to the great Caesar and is filled with a magic once reserved for the Gods–magic some Romans would kill for.Now, with the deadly power of the bulla pulsing through his veins, Nic is determined to become free. But instead he finds himself at the center of a ruthless conspiracy to overthrow the emperor and spark the Praetor War–a battle to destroy Rome from within. Traitors and spies lurk at every turn, each more desperate than the next to use Nic's newfound powers for their own dark purposes.In a quest to stop the rebellion, save Rome, and secure his own freedom, Nic must harness the magic within himself and defeat the empire's most powerful and savage leaders.Jennifer A. Nielsen has woven an electrifying tale of greed and power, magic and destiny, and one boy's courage at the heart of it all.

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"Praise for Mark of the Thief""The fast-paced, ingenious plot, charismatic hero and highly diverse cast of characters . . . make this series opener a captivating joy ride."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review""Vivid . . . [with] page-turning twists."" -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for the Ascendance TrilogyA New York Times Notable Children's BookA USA Today Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library ""Best of the Best"" Children's BookA Cybils Award Winner""A page-turner."" -- The 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""A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up."" -- School Library Journal""Gripping."" -- Kirkus Reviews""Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense."" -- The Horn Book"

Praise for Mark of the ThiefThe fast-paced, ingenious plot, charismatic hero and highly diverse cast of characters . . . make this series opener a captivating joy ride. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewVivid . . . [with] page-turning twists. -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for the Ascendance TrilogyA New York Times Notable Children's BookA USA Today Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's BookA Cybils Award WinnerA page-turner. -- The New York Times Book ReviewSage 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 JournalA swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys. -- Los Angeles TimesAn impressive, promising story. -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up. -- School Library JournalGripping. -- Kirkus ReviewsShould appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense. -- The Horn Book

Praise for Mark of the Thief The fast-paced, ingenious plot, charismatic hero and highly diverse cast of characters . . . make this series opener a captivating joy ride. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Vivid . . . [with] page-turning twists. -- Publishers Weekly Praise for the Ascendance Trilogy A New York Times Notable Children's BookA USA Today Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's BookA Cybils Award Winner A page-turner. -- The 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 A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up. -- School Library Journal Gripping. -- Kirkus Reviews Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense. -- The Horn Book

Praise for Mark of the Thief The fast-paced, ingenious plot, charismatic hero and highly diverse cast of characters . . . make this series opener a captivating joy ride. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Vivid . . . [with] page-turning twists. -- Publishers Weekly Praise for the Ascendance Trilogy A New York Times Notable Children's BookA USA Today Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's BookA Cybils Award Winner A page-turner. -- The 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 A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up. -- School Library Journal Gripping. -- Kirkus Reviews Should appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense. -- The Horn Book

Author Information

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.

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