Fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes, get ready—because another one of her beloved duologies is getting a major refresh! The Fixer series, previously published as The Fixer and The Long Game, is returning with brand-new titles and stunning new covers. Now rebranded as The Ruling Class and Lessons in Power, these high-stakes political thrillers will be hitting shelves in their new paperback editions on September 2, 2025.
For those unfamiliar with the series, The Ruling Class introduces readers to Tess Kendrick, a teen with a talent for fixing problems—much like her older sister Ivy, a powerful “fixer” in Washington D.C. When Tess transfers to the elite Hardwicke School, she finds herself pulled into the world of political intrigue, secrets, and scandals, solving problems for the children of the nation's most powerful figures. But when a school scandal escalates to Capitol Hill, Tess is forced to navigate a deadly game where the wrong move could cost her everything.
Barnes shared her excitement about the redesign in a recent Instagram post, calling these books “among my favorite of my backlist titles” and a perfect fit for fans of her other works. Along with their U.S. release, the new editions will also be available in the UK and Australia.
With new titles that better reflect the political intrigue and high-stakes drama of the series, this refresh is bound to introduce a whole new audience to Tess and Ivy’s world of secrets, power, and betrayal. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering these books for the first time, The Ruling Class and Lessons in Power promise all the twists, turns, and jaw-dropping moments that Jennifer Lynn Barnes is known for.
Fans of The Naturals and The Inheritance Games should mark their calendars—September 2, 2025, can’t come soon enough!