The black Knight
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Detective Alan "Graves" Forsyth was always one step ahead of the game-a master of precision who trusted no one. But when a routine murder case forces him to work with Detective Sam Lennox, Forsyth begins unravelling a sinister trail of deception, laced with chilling chess motifs and shadows of his own past. As the investigation unfolds, Forsyth realizes this isn't just a crime-it's a game, and he's the one being hunted. Betrayal and trust collide in a shocking finale where the most dangerous piece on the board reveals itself.
Who can you trust when everyone's playing their own game?
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