The Prince is dead. Long live the Prince!

As the second-in-line to the throne of Archenfield, sixteen year-old Jared never expected to rule. 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 princedom is his. And the target is on his back. Can Prince Jared find the assassin before the assassin finds him?

The prince finds an unexpected and invaluable ally in Asta Peck, the Physician’s apprentice. But, even with Asta on his side, time is running out and now she’s in grave danger too.

Welcome to Archenfield. Trust no-one.

Sixteen year-old Jared is the newly crowned Prince of All Archenfield, ascending the throne after his brother’s mysterious death. But Jared feels reluctant and prepared to rule the Princedom and its dangerous and powerful court. Like each Prince of All Archenfield before him, Jared must rely on the Council of Twelve to advise him. But he knows he can just as easily be at their mercy – especially when it appears that one of the Twelve might have orchestrated his brother’s untimely death.

Propelled by his rage over the loss of his brother and wary of all his advisors, Jared can only trust Asta: a clever, strong-willed girl from the settlements, currently serving as the Physician’s apprentice. Asta and Jared take it upon themselves to hunt down his brother’s assassin – though the assassin may be hunting them, as well.

Welcome to Archenfield. Trust no-one.

In seven days, the princedom of Archenfield will be invaded by a deadly rival. In a race against time, Prince Jared must cross the border and recruit what strategic alliances he can.

As the Prince and his team ride out, his ambitious cousin Axel Blaxland launches a bid for the throne. Each member of the Council of Twelve falls prey to manipulation as rivalries emerge and Asta Peck, newest member of the Twelve, finds herself plunged into conspiracy. She resolves to fight on, on Prince Jared’s behalf until he is able to defend himself.

In a game of power, only the strongest will survive.

Welcome back to Archenfield. Trust no-one.

The newly crowned Prince Jared, ruler of All Archenfield, has inherited a princedom in crisis. The murder of his older brother has revealed a traitorous plot in his court, calling into question who, if anyone, Jared can trust as he ascends the throne.

Now the realm is on the brink of invasion from the brutal Princes of Paddenburg. Jared must travel to neighbouring territories in search of allies to help defend his throne. Little does he know that an even more dangerous plot is hatching in the Archenfield court – one put in motion by the very people he left in charge.

Welcome back to Archenfield. Trust no-one.