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The League of Governors - by Wendy Terrien (Paperback)

The League of Governors - by  Wendy Terrien (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>THE LEAGUE OF GOVERNORS is Jason Lex's next adventure in the series following the critically acclaimed novel, THE RAMPART GUARDS. It is also a sibling book to THE CLAN CALLING..</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>*** Award Winner - International Readers' Favorites ***</strong></p><p><strong>An evil experiment. A plan to control humankind. Can a young defender end a horrific reign before the earth's population is eternally ensnared?</strong></p><p>Jason Lex just saved the world. Now he's immersed in training as a new Rampart Guard to protect the shield that enables humans and cryptids like Skyfish, Kappa, and the Black Shuck to live side by side and danger-free. A summons from the League of Governors, the clandestine organization that presides over the human-cryptid treaty, takes a suspicious turn when Jason's dad and sister disappear on their way to League headquarters. Jason must find them before things go bad, so he follows their trail to London where he discovers the League of Governors may not be the benevolent organization everyone believes.</p><p>Injured and alone, Jason doesn't know whom to trust. After a shocking loss sends him reeling, news about his family forces Jason to make a terrible choice. When he learns of a secret plan to enslave the world, Jason must risk his life to defeat a powerful enemy and reunite what's left of his family. But can he stop a dominating adversary and again save the world before it's too late?</p><p>Chronicle One: The Rampart Guards</p><p>Chronicle Two-Jason: The League of Governors</p><p>Chronicle Two-Sadie: The Clan Calling</p><p>Chronicle Three (book four): The Forge of Bonds</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>"An engaging, exciting adventure. </em><em>From cover to cover, Wendy Terrien's </em><strong><em>The </em></strong><strong><em>League of Governors </em></strong><em>is a thoroughly entertaining, satisfying read. Those who enjoyed The Rampart Guards will not be disappointed, and for those whom this is your first Wendy Terrien novel, it will likely not be your last</em><em>." </em>- The Colorado Book Review</p><p><em>"In this second book of her YA paranormal fantasy series, Terrien (The Rampart Guards, 2016) pits her 14-year-old hero against the insidious forces of authoritarianism...Jason carries the dual burdens of feeling powerless and responsible, and his struggle is the perfect metaphor for teenage isolation...The book's creepy setting and end-of-chapter hooks will entice many YA readers...A strong continuation of a teen fantasy series that doesn't shy away from life's darker side."</em> - Kirkus Reviews</p><p><em>"Secrets and subterfuge lie at the center of </em><em>The League of Governors</em><em>, the fast-paced, imaginative second installment in Wendy Terrien's Adventures of Jason Lex series...This is a strong story of self-discovery for Jason, the young, powerful protagonist...The League of Governors<em> </em>is an appealing, authentic coming-of-age story about understanding and embracing the blessings and the baggage of one's inheritance."</em> - Foreword Clarion reviews</p><br>

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