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Pawn's Gambit
A Fantasy Novel by Rob J. Hayes
Book 2 of the The Mortal Techniques Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Wuxia,
- Gods and Champions,
- Contest,
- Redemption Arc
This book is for you if you're into...
- Wuxia adventures with gods picking mortal champions for cosmic contests
- Fallen strategists seeking redemption through deadly magical games
- Fantasy worlds where spirits and assassins clash on epic battlefields
Yuu wants nothing more than to forget the mistakes of her past. The Gods have other plans.. Once a renowned strategist and general, five years ago Yuu made a mistake that cost her everything. Now she is on the run, royal bounty hunters snapping at her heels. But what if there was a way to get back what she lost, a way to bring back a murdered prince?
Every century, the gods hold a contest to choose who will rule from the Heavenly Jade Throne. Each god chooses a mortal champion, and the fate of all existence hangs in the balance. On a battlefield full of heroes, warriors, assassins, and thieves can Yuu survive long enough to learn the rules of the game, let alone master it?.
Pawn's Gambit is a stand alone story set in the award-winning Mortal Techniques universe. It's a wuxia adventure filled with heroes, gods, spirits, and magic.
with Rob J. Hayes “ I was born in Britain and it definitely influenced my humour. I'm a big fan of sprinkling bits of humour within my books, and if you've ever watched classic comedy shows, you'll no doubt see the influences right away. ”
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