They killed his brother. Now they're coming for him. . .

As the second prince of Archenfield, Jared never asked to be more than the spare. But behind the walls of the castle is a dark and dangerous court where murder and intrigue are never far below the surface.

Now his older brother is dead. The kingdom is his. And the target is on his back. Can he find the assassin before the assassin finds him?

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About the Author
Justin Somper is the worldwide bestselling author of the Vampirates sequence, which has been published in twenty-five languages in thirty-five countries. When he isn't writing, he works with other authors as a publicist and trainer. He lives in London with his partner and two energetic dogs. Justin invites you to visit him online at alliesandassassins.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/JustinSomperAuthor, and on Twitter @JustinSomper.

Reviews
...exceedingly well written, with the tension increasing at the end of every chapter. -- Stephen King * The School Librarian *
An absorbing read for Game of Thrones fans * Carousel (the Guide to Children's Books) *


Awards
Short-listed for NE Teen Book Award 2015 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781907411861
Author Justin Somper
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint ATOM
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 322g
Dimensions(mm) 131mm * 199mm * 28mm