Lessons in Power [Paperback]

This mystery thriller by the bestselling author ofThe Inheritance Gamesis 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 asThe Long Game.

This mystery thriller by the bestselling author ofThe Inheritance Gamesis a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and unpredictable twists.Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1New York Timesbestselling author of more than twenty acclaimed young adult novels, including the Inheritance Games, the Naturals, and the Debutantes series, andThe 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.

Barnes is a master of mystery. School Library Journal, on THE FIXER

Barnes paints a convincing behind-the-scenes picture of national politics, and the social scene in the Hardwicke School mirrors the power-play atmosphere. . . . [R]eaders will find plenty to enjoyl“µ