β Scribed by Jeremy Robinson
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
After a terrorist attack on a reservation in Oregon leaves thousands
dead, Jack Sigler, call sign King and his Chess Team-- Queen, Rook,
Bishop and Knight--must protect the only survivor, thirteen year-old
Fiona Lane.
But the attack is part of a larger offensive. Around
the world the last speakers of ancient languages are being
systematically exterminated. As they fight to find the mastermind behind
the killings, the team is hunted by strange creatures that defy
explanation--living statues, genetically modified monsters and walking
megaliths--sent by an enemy from their past. If not stopped, he will be
able to remake himself, and the world.
Jeremy Robinson's third
book in the Chess Team series is a rocket-powered thriller, combining
high adrenaline action, smart science, ancient legends, and stunning
locations.
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