Rise of the Wolf (Mark of the Thief, Book 2)

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings a new dose of adventure and thrills to ancient Rome in the second book of her magical Mark of the Thief trilogy!

Nic may have escaped enslavement in the mines outside of Rome, but his troubles are far from over. The Praetor War--the battle to destroy Rome from within--is in full force, and Nic is caught in the crossfire. The secretive Praetors are determined to unlock a powerful amulet--one sure to bring the empire to its knees. Worse, the Praetors believe Nic holds the key to finding this amulet, and they will stop at nothing to steal it, even if that means harming the people Nic holds most dear.

When the Praetors capture Nic's mother, Nic knows he must do anything to save her. He challenges the Praetors to a chariot race. If he wins, they will release his mother. But if he loses, he must hand over a magic that will certainly destroy Rome and end his own life. Can Nic once again harness his magic and gather the strength to defeat his enemies? Or will he lose his mother and bear witness to Rome's destruction?

Audio extra: Bonus story written by Jennifer A. Nielsen!

©2016 Jennifer A. Nielsen (P)2016 Scholastic Inc.

Out standing narration

I loved it that’s it it was sooooo ooooo ooooo ooo gooooooood it was absolutely amazing

Great story

I really like this series. The voice acting is really great. Compelling stories. On to the next book!

Amazing!!

Pleasantly surprised by the second installment of this series! I love Jennifer A. Nielsen’s writing so much!

Book 2

LOVE IS, second time reading this. Jennifer A. Neilson has inspired me to start writing my own book

Needs more history

This second book of the series veered more toward fantasy and mythology. Although an exciting story that kept my interest, it lost the appeal of the Roman history that drew me in. With the cliffhanger ending, the author ensures readers will rush to read the conclusion of the series.