The Runaway King

Written by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Part of the Ascendance series

A king must flee his kingdom to save it from war and betrayal.

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331 pages· 77,421 words· Est. 8.5 hour read· 710L

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Bookroo's summary

King Jaron, newly crowned, faces an assassination attempt and looming war. With no allies, not even his betrothed, he must abandon his throne to protect Carthya. As he runs from his identity, Jaron grapples with the fear of losing everything, including his life. Can he return to save his kingdom, or will his sacrifice be in vain? Dive into a world of treason and peril in this gripping sequel, where every decision could mean life or death.

From the publisher

The thrilling sequel to Jennifer A. Nielsen’s blockbuster NEW YORK TIMES bestseller THE FALSE PRINCE – now in paperback A kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction. A king gone missing. Who will survive? 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.

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