He never knew he was a prince. She will never let him rule. Garrick Tremaine was content with the simple life of a soldier. But a dream has led him to Twin Falls, where the duke has died with no heir. Pushed to enter a bizarre contest to win the crown, he finds himself with enemies he didn't earn and trouble he never imagined. Eight other aspirants stand in his way, but one by one, they are murdered by mysterious assassins, who magically appear, then vanish into darkness. As the field narrows, Garrick finds himself in a race against time to prevent a wicked sorcerer from cheating her way onto the throne. To do it, he must ally with his remaining rivals, avert a goblin invasion, and avoid assassination. Anything could go wrong. If it does, Garrick will lose his life. And a dark god will rise. A sweeping epic fantasy series in the tradition of Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings continues If you like magic, monsters, and intrigue, you'll love The Crown Contest. Pick it up today to join the quest for the throne. Originally published as A Contest of Succession.