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Noble Games
Hardcover
Publisher: Independentlypublished
Published: Apr 11 2025
Pages: 444
Weight: 2.14
Height: 1.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Austin Chambers has endured more pain than any teenager should. Living with an alcoholic father and emotionally absent mother, his only solace was his older brother-until tragedy takes him too. On the night of unspeakable abuse at the hands of his father, Austin escapes into the unknown, determined never to look back.
He's taken in by Bishop, a mysterious and wise elderly man who promises safety and a fresh start. Under Bishop's care, Austin slowly begins to heal, learning the game of chess and absorbing life lessons that nurture his wounded soul. For the first time, hope flickers on the horizon.
But everything changes when Austin stumbles upon a secret from Bishop's past-one that threatens to shatter the fragile peace he's built. As the line between protector and danger begins to blur, Austin is forced to confront a terrifying question: Has he truly escaped the darkness, or has he just stepped into another shadow?
A haunting and redemptive coming-of-age story, this novel explores the depths of trauma, the power of unlikely connections, and the thin line between salvation and betrayal.
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