This international teen thriller is a gripping clash of brilliant minds and concealed motives. Chess is a strategic game where wits outmatch strength, and patience is more than a virtue. For teen operative Simone LaFray, strategy and intelligence have always been her greatest assets, enabling her to excel in school, spycraft, and life. But her latest mission threatens to spiral beyond her control, forcing her to confront dangers she’s unprepared for and risks she can’t predict. Simone’s newest assignment brings her face to face with Reyansh Kumar Balakrishnan, an elusive chess prodigy and personal hero. Known in chess circles… Read more: Simone LaFray and the Bishop of Mumbai by S.P. O’Farrell