{"product_id":"mark-of-the-thief-mark-of-the-thief-1-volume-1","title":"Mark of the Thief (Mark of the Thief #1): Volume 1","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Trilogy: \n\u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Throne\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote the Mark of the Thief trilogy: \n\u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eRise of the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eWrath of the Storm\u003c\/i\u003e; the standalone fantasy \n\u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e; the historical thriller \n\u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e; and Book Six of the Infinity Ring series, \n\u003ci\u003eBehind Enemy Lines\u003c\/i\u003e. Jennifer lives in northern Utah with her husband, their three children, and a perpetually muddy dog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPraise for \n\u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe fast-paced, ingenious plot, charismatic hero and highly diverse cast of characters . . . make this series opener a captivating joy ride. -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVivid . . . [with] page-turning twists. -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePraise for the Ascendance Trilogy \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Children's Book \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA \n\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's Book \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA Cybils Award Winner \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA page-turner. -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel. -- \n\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA swashbuckling origin story . . . chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys. -- \n\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAn impressive, promising story. -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up. -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGripping. -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eShould appeal to fans of . . . Suzanne Collins. . . . A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense. -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen 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. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eNow, 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. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/15\/2014 (EAN 9780545561549, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/01\/2014 pg. 125 (EAN 9780545561549, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/01\/2014 (EAN 9780545561549, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2015 pg. 101 (EAN 9780545561549, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2015 (EAN 9780545561549, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/03\/2015 (EAN 9780545561549, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2015 pg. 414 (EAN 9780545561549, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2015 pg. 96 (EAN 9780545561549, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Children's Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780545561549, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Middle\/Jr. High Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780545561549, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eNielsen, Jennifer A\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ascendance Series: \u003ci\u003eThe False Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Throne\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Captive Kingdom, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Shattered Castle\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Traitor's Game\u003c\/i\u003e and its sequels, \u003ci\u003eThe Deceiver's Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Warrior's Curse\u003c\/i\u003e; the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy: \u003ci\u003eMark of the Thief\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRise of the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWrath of the Storm\u003c\/i\u003e; the standalone fantasy \u003ci\u003eThe Scourge\u003c\/i\u003e; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers \u003ci\u003eA Night Divided\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eResistance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWords on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRescue\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLines of Courage\u003c\/i\u003e. 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. 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