title: Sons and Princes: The Invictus Cycle Book 3
author:  James LePore 
description: "Thrilling read for all crime and mystery lovers!" --Crystal Book Reviews<br /><br />"James LePore really knows his stuff. I found myself really pulling for Chris as he struggled with his dilemma, and hoping that he would find the best way to protect his family. I was also pulling for Michele, trusting that she could overcome the life that led her to lose her daughter. If you are into a good thrilling read, then you should definitely check out <i>Sons and Princes</i> by James LePore. You will NOT be disappointed!" --Confessions of a Real Librarian<br /><br />"LePore is a wonderful storyteller, captivating the reader through his prose.... As the twists and turns develop and the story begins to solidify, you will be shocked by the choices and actions that take place within the novel." --Books: The Cheapest Vacation You Can Buy<br /><br />"Lepore had me hooked from the very first line, which is not hard to do when you're asked to envision body parts showing up in a suitcase.... An absolute must-read!" --The Celebrity Cafe
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  ### Charles Neville Buck
  
  
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  * [CHAPTER I. AN OMEN IS CONSTRUED](lima_split_2.html#1_0_2)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER II. BENTON PLAYS MAGICIAN](lima_split_3.html#1_0_3)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER III. THE MOON OVERHEARS](lima_split_4.html#1_0_4)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER IV. THE DOCTRINE ACCORDING TO JONESY](lima_split_5.html#1_0_5)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER V. IT IS DECIDED TO MASQUERADE](lima_split_6.html#1_0_6)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER VI. IN WHICH ROMEO BECOMES DROMIO](lima_split_7.html#1_0_7)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER VII. IN WHICH DROMIO BECOMES ROMEO](lima_split_8.html#1_0_8)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER VIII. THE PRINCESS CONSULTS JONESY](lima_split_9.html#1_0_9)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER IX. THE TOREADOR APPEARS](lima_split_10.html#1_0_10)
  
  
  * [CHAPTER X. OF CERTAIN TRANSPIRINGS AT A CAFÉ TABLE](lima_split_11.html#1_0_11)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [CHAPTER XI. THE PASSING PRINCESS AND THE MISTAKEN
  
  
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  * [CHAPTER XII. BENTON MUST DECIDE](lima_