Lessons in Power
This mystery thriller by the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games is a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and unpredictable twists.

Knowledge is power, but secrets can kill . . .

For Tess Kendrick, a student at the elite Hardwicke School, making problems disappear 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 classmate's campaign for student council, she agrees. But when the candidates are the children of Washington D.C. elite, even a high school election can have life-shattering consequences.

What starts out as a friendly competition soon turns into a deadly struggle for control. Tess knows better than most that power is currency, but she's about to discover firsthand that power always comes with a price and no one can be trusted . . .

Previously published as The Long Game.

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Lessons in Power
This mystery thriller by the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games is a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and unpredictable twists.

Knowledge is power, but secrets can kill . . .

For Tess Kendrick, a student at the elite Hardwicke School, making problems disappear 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 classmate's campaign for student council, she agrees. But when the candidates are the children of Washington D.C. elite, even a high school election can have life-shattering consequences.

What starts out as a friendly competition soon turns into a deadly struggle for control. Tess knows better than most that power is currency, but she's about to discover firsthand that power always comes with a price and no one can be trusted . . .

Previously published as The Long Game.

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Lessons in Power

Lessons in Power

by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Lessons in Power

Lessons in Power

by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Overview

This mystery thriller by the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games is a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and unpredictable twists.

Knowledge is power, but secrets can kill . . .

For Tess Kendrick, a student at the elite Hardwicke School, making problems disappear 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 classmate's campaign for student council, she agrees. But when the candidates are the children of Washington D.C. elite, even a high school election can have life-shattering consequences.

What starts out as a friendly competition soon turns into a deadly struggle for control. Tess knows better than most that power is currency, but she's about to discover firsthand that power always comes with a price and no one can be trusted . . .

Previously published as The Long Game.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781547618750
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 09/02/2025
Series: The Fixer , #2
Pages: 368
Product dimensions: 5.51(w) x 8.25(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range: 13 - 17 Years

About the Author

About The Author
Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty acclaimed young adult novels, including the Inheritance Games, the Naturals, and the Debutantes series, and The Lovely and the Lost. Jen is also a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science. She received her Ph.D. from Yale University in 2012 and was a professor of psychology and professional writing for many years. She invites you to visit her online at http://www.jenniferlynnbarnes.com or follow her on Instagram @authorjenlynnbarnes.
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