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\"markofthief_XLG\"<\/a>Book 1: Mark of the Thief<\/strong>\u00a0– \u00a0Available Now\u00a0(Scholastic)<\/p>\n

When 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.<\/span><\/div>\n


Now, 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.

In 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Praise for\u00a0Mark of the Thief<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\"star\"<\/a>\u00a0\u2014Kirkus<\/i>, starred review<\/p>\n

“The fast-paced, ingenious plot, charismatic hero and highly diverse cast of characters\u2014including the ancient, eternal city itself\u2014make this series opener a captivating joy ride.”<\/p>\n

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“This [story] maximizes Nielsen\u2019s scope for creating page-turning twists while evoking a milieu that retains its appeal for history buffs.” \u2014Publisher’s Weekly<\/i><\/p>\n

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“This genre mash-up of history, fantasy, and action\/adventure is fast-paced and explores themes such as class struggles, familial ties, and the immorality of slavery.” \u2014School Library Journal<\/i><\/p>\n

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“Mark of the Thief\u00a0<\/i>will hook reluctant readers and avid readers alike, and both fantasy fans and readers more comfortable with realistic fiction will find plenty to love.” – Nerdy Book Club<\/p>\n

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“Mark of the Thief” includes twists at every turn and a gripping cliffhanger ending.” \u2014Deseret News<\/i><\/p>\n

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“Although Nielsen keeps her readers on their toes, they will be always cheering Nic on to win over evil.\u00a0Full of adventure, MARK OF THE THIEF closes with a startling cliffhanger that will keep readers anxiously awaiting its sequel.” \u2014Kidsreads<\/i><\/p>\n

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Recognition for\u00a0Mark of the Thief<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n