The Ruling Class - (Fixer) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Paperback)

About the Book

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

Book Synopsis

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

Any problem can be fixed for a price . . .

When Tess Kendrick is sent to stay with her older sister in Washington D.C., she has no idea that Ivy is the capitol's go-to "fixer," a person who can make powerful people's scandals disappear with a snap of her fingers. Tess never thought she and Ivy had much in common, but when she enrolls at the exclusive Hardwicke School, she soon finds herself thrust into the role of high school fixer, solving problems for the children of the D.C. elite.

But secrets pile up as each sister lives a double life, and their worlds come crashing together when a scandal from the halls of Hardwicke reaches Capitol Hill. As the stakes turn deadly, Tess must uncover who's behind the power play before she becomes a target herself.

Don't miss the sequel, Lessons in Power!

Previously published as The Fixer.

Review Quotes

"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 enjoy with the interesting characters . . . Intriguing." --Kirkus Reviews, on THE FIXER

"You won't be able to put it down until the last page." --RT Book Reviews, on THE FIXER

"This book is riveting. . . . Recommended for all public and high school libraries." --VOYA, on THE FIXER

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.