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The False Prince (The Ascendance Series, Book 1)

By: Jennifer A. Nielsen
Narrated by: Charlie McWade
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In a discontented kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king's long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince. Four orphans are recruited to compete for the role, including a defiant 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. But Sage's rivals have their own agendas as well.

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

An extraordinary adventure filled with danger and action, lies and deadly truths that will have listeners clinging to the edges of their seats.

And don't miss the highly anticipated fourth book in the series, The Captive Kingdom, coming October 2020!

©2012 Jennifer A. Nielsen (P)2011 Scholastic Audio Fantasy Royalty Fiction

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Everything was indescribably amazing! The production was amazing and everything else was out of this world. Best series I’ve EVER read. Love this more than any to show I’ve ever watched. No bad comment to say. I think everyone in the is world should read or listen to this amazing book.

READ OR LISTEN TO THIS BOOK! ITS AMAZING

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Sage was brilliant, the right amount af angsty and genuine to make him a memorable and original narrator (and also making me love him). The plot was fast-paced, clever and brilliant. Even though I did guess the plot twist, it still was an extremely enjoyable listen (Charlie McWade has the perfect voice for Sage) and a book that I'd recommend for everyone.

Quite simply, Superb

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