The Long Game: A Fixer Novel by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Long Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Tess Kendrick, teen fixer extraordinaire, returns in a pulse-pounding thriller about a deadly conspiracy at the heart of Washington thats Scandal meets Veronica Mars. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This high-adrenaline thriller by the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games will leave readers breathless, perfect for fans of Elite, Riverdale, and One of Us is Lying. The Kendricks help make the problems of the Washington elite disappear . . . but some secrets wont stay buried. For Tess Kendrick, a junior at the elite Hardwicke School in Washington D.C., fixing runs in the family. But Tess has another legacy, too, one that involves power and the making of political dynasties. When Tess is asked to run a classmates campaign for student council, she agrees. But when the candidates are the children of politicians, even a high school election can uncover life-shattering secrets. Meanwhile, Tesss guardian has also taken on an impossible case, as a terrorist attack calls into doubt who can--and cannot--be trusted on Capitol Hill. Tess knows better than most that power is currency in Washington, but shes about to discover firsthand that power always comes with a price. Dont miss any of these other books by Jennifer Lynn Barnes: The NaturalsThe NaturalsKiller InstinctAll InBad BloodTwelve Raised by Wolves: Raised by WolvesTaken by StormTrial by Fire The SquadPerfect CoverKiller Spirit Tattoo: TattooFate The FixerNobodyEvery Other DayPlatinumGolden Award for The FixerVOYA Perfect Tens 2015 Author Biography Jennifer Lynn Barnes has written more than a dozen young adult novels, including The Fixer, the Raised by Wolves series, and the Naturals series. She has advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science. She received her PhD from Yale University and is now a professor of psychology and writing.@jenlynnbarnes Review "Barnes maps out a plot worthy of soapy political thrillers." - Kirkus Reviews "Espionage, politics, and high school combine in this fast-paced sequel to The Fixer. . . . revenge is just the starting move in this cat-and-mouse thriller." - Booklist "Barnes is a master at orchestrating clues as well as surprises, and her heroine has a very satisfying knack for flattening both student and adult bullies." - VOYA "Fans of the first Fixer novel will be thrilled with this satisfying sequel. Barnes is truly playing the long game with her readers as she weaves a plot thats suspenseful and intriguing. Her characters are well-rounded, realistically flawed and vivid. This second tale will continue to thrill fans of multiple genres, including suspense, mystery and political intrigue. A true page-turner." - Top Pick, RT Book Reviews "House of Cards meets Criminal Minds. . . . You wont be able to put it down until the last page. . . . The sequel cant come soon enough!" - Top Pick, RT Book Reviews on THE FIXER "Barnes paints a convincing behind-the-scenes picture of national politics, and the social scene in the Hardwicke School mirrors the power-play atmosphere . . . . [R]eaders will find plenty to enjoy with the interesting characters . . . Intriguing." - Kirkus Reviews on THE FIXER "Imagine Shonda Rimess Scandal plunked into the middle of an elite private high school in Washington, DC . . . Barnes packs all of that and more in this YA thriller." - School Library Journal on THE FIXER "This book is riveting. . . Recommended for all public and high school libraries." - VOYA on THE FIXER Review Quote "Barnes maps out a plot worthy of soapy political thrillers." - Kirkus Reviews "Espionage, politics, and high school combine in this fast-paced sequel to The Fixer . . . . revenge is just the starting move in this cat-and-mouse thriller." - Booklist "Barnes is a master at orchestrating clues as well as surprises, and her heroine has a very satisfying knack for flattening both student and adult bullies." - VOYA "Fans of the first Fixer novel will be thrilled with this satisfying sequel. Barnes is truly playing the long game with her readers as she weaves a plot thats suspenseful and intriguing. Her characters are well-rounded, realistically flawed and vivid. This second tale will continue to thrill fans of multiple genres, including suspense, mystery and political intrigue. A true page-turner." - Top Pick, RT Book Reviews " House of Cards meets Criminal Minds . . . . You wont be able to put it down until the last page. . . . The sequel cant come soon enough!" - Top Pick, RT Book Reviews on THE FIXER "Barnes paints a convincing behind-the-scenes picture of national politics, and the social scene in the Hardwicke School mirrors the power-play atmosphere . . . . [R]eaders will find plenty to enjoy with the interesting characters . . . Intriguing." - Kirkus Reviews on THE FIXER "Imagine Shonda Rimess Scandal plunked into the middle of an elite private high school in Washington, DC . . . Barnes packs all of that and more in this YA thriller." - School Library Journal on THE FIXER "This book is riveting. . . Recommended for all public and high school libraries." - VOYA on THE FIXER Details ISBN1619635992 Author Jennifer Lynn Barnes Short Title LONG GAME Pages 368 Language English ISBN-10 1619635992 ISBN-13 9781619635999 Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-05-23 Subtitle A Fixer Novel Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2017-05-23 NZ Release Date 2017-05-23 US Release Date 2017-05-23 UK Release Date 2017-05-23 Audience Age 13 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint Bloomsbury Childrens Books Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137299911;

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