Jennifer A. Nielsen is the acclaimed author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Ascendance Series: The False Prince, The Runaway King, The Shadow Throne, The Captive Kingdom, and The Shattered Castle. She also wrote the New York Times bestseller The Traitor's Game and its sequels, The Deceiver's Heart, and The Warrior's Curse; the New York Times bestselling Mark of the Thief trilogy: Mark of the Thief, Rise of the Wolf, and Wrath of the Storm; the standalone fantasy The Scourge; and the critically acclaimed historical thrillers A Night Divided, Resistance, Words on Fire, Rescue, and Lines of Courage. 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. You can visit her online at jennielsen.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @nielsenwriter.
Praise for A Night Divided ILA-CBC Children's Choices List selection Absorbing and deeply suspenseful, with plenty of ticking-clock tension... an eye-opening glimpse of history. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books A marvelously crafted historical novel about courage, perseverance and the will to survive, A Night Divided excels in every regard. -- The Reading Eagle Distinct supporting characters... demonstrate the harrowing choices people made to survive, encouraging readers to consider what they would have done if fate and history had cast them into the story... The novel's strong setting and tense climax will keep readers engrossed and holding their breath until the last page. -- School Library Journal History buffs will drool over the magnificently told tale, but even reluctant readers will become immersed in the tension-filled exploits. -- VOYA Praise for Mark of the Thief * The fast-paced, ingenious plot, charismatic hero and highly diverse cast of characters... make this series opener a captivating joy ride. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Vivid... [with] page-turning twists. -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Rise of the Wolf Fast-moving fun with broad audience appeal, especially recommended for reluctant readers, Rick Riordan fans, and pedal-to-the-metal adventure aficionados. -- Kirkus Reviews The novel's Roman mythology connections... will have great appeal for fans of Rick Riordan. Heavily plot-driven with a movie-script feel. -- Booklist Praise for the Ascendance Trilogy: A New York Times Notable Children's Book A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's Book A Cybils Award Winner A page-turner. -- The New York Times Book Review Sage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel. -- Wall Street Journal A swashbuckling origin story... chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys. -- Los Angeles Times * An impressive, promising story. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up. -- School Library Journal Gripping. -- Kirkus Reviews Should appeal to fans of... Suzanne Collins... A sure-fire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense. -- The Horn Book