Gridiron Conspiracy Redemption
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In the mood for a Sci-Fi thriller, then Gridiron Conspiracy Redemption is for you. If you have ever felt the need for forgiveness then you need to read this story.
Chris Strong only wants to play the game he has prepared to play his entire life. Fate has other plans for Chris and friends as they fight the league as well as shadows. When Chris loses a beloved member of his fellowship he will stop at nothing to get them back. The intrigue continues as Chris finds more than he expects and plunges his friends once again head long into a twisted mystery.
Clues are few and far between. Chris and company must survive using their cunning and intellect while fending off evil at every turn. While trying to find the answers they seek Chris and friends find more questions than answers.
Join Chris Strong in his pursuit of the truth. Will he find his friends in time and will life ever be the same again. This is the third installment of The Gridiron Conspiracy Trilogy.
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