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Just weeks into his reign, King Jaron faces a chilling plot that endangers his life. With rumors of war swirling, he is forced to leave the safety of Carthya and forge unlikely alliances. Navigating treachery within the court, Jaron must outwit conspirators while preparing to defend the realm from both internal and external threats.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jennifer A. Nielsen
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