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Chess Team Adventure #9
Kingdom
THE HUNT EXPLODES
Jack Sigler, King, and the elite Chess Team operatives have been relentlessly hunting for their abducted former leader, Tom Duncan. An urgent call from George Pierce’s shadowy Cerberus Group catapults them to the treacherous Southern Ocean, where they clash with ferocious prehistoric nightmares in a fight for survival.
GLOBAL CHAOS UNLEASHED
Before Chess Team can rendezvous with Pierce’s mysterious allies, unseen adversaries strike, while across the world, the American and Russian presidents are each assassinated. In a small city in Western China, the entire populace faces an onslaught from a devastating space-based weapon, unlike anything the world has known.
APOCALYPSE LOOMS
Chess Team rushes to unravel the only leads they have, with the world on the brink of disaster. They plunge into a global chase, uncovering a sinister subterfuge that spans continents. As catastrophic satellite attacks ravage cities, King and his team are thrust into the epicenter of a diabolical new kingdom. There, they face a reality that could mark their final stand.
New York Times and #1 Audible bestselling author Jeremy Robinson once again teams up with international bestseller Kane Gilmour for a rocket-fueled, action-packed adventure, bringing characters to a long-awaited collision and two novel series to a rampaging conclusion.
Jack Sigler, King, and the elite Chess Team operatives have been relentlessly hunting for their abducted former leader, Tom Duncan. An urgent call from George Pierce’s shadowy Cerberus Group catapults them to the treacherous Southern Ocean, where they clash with ferocious prehistoric nightmares in a fight for survival.
GLOBAL CHAOS UNLEASHED
Before Chess Team can rendezvous with Pierce’s mysterious allies, unseen adversaries strike, while across the world, the American and Russian presidents are each assassinated. In a small city in Western China, the entire populace faces an onslaught from a devastating space-based weapon, unlike anything the world has known.
APOCALYPSE LOOMS
Chess Team rushes to unravel the only leads they have, with the world on the brink of disaster. They plunge into a global chase, uncovering a sinister subterfuge that spans continents. As catastrophic satellite attacks ravage cities, King and his team are thrust into the epicenter of a diabolical new kingdom. There, they face a reality that could mark their final stand.
New York Times and #1 Audible bestselling author Jeremy Robinson once again teams up with international bestseller Kane Gilmour for a rocket-fueled, action-packed adventure, bringing characters to a long-awaited collision and two novel series to a rampaging conclusion.
401 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 26, 2024
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About the author
Jeremy Robinson
163 books2,598 followersJeremy Robinson is the New York Times bestselling author of seventy novels and novellas, including Apocalypse Machine, Island 731, and SecondWorld, as well as the Jack Sigler thriller series and Project Nemesis, the highest selling, original (non-licensed) kaiju novel of all time. He’s known for mixing elements of science, history and mythology, which has earned him the #1 spot in Science Fiction and Action-Adventure, and secured him as the top creature feature author. Many of his novels have been adapted into comic books, optioned for film and TV, and translated into thirteen languages. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three children. Visit him at www.bewareofmonsters.com.
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November 27, 2024
When I first started reading Jeremy Robinson's books many years ago, it didn't take me long to discover the Chess Team series. I can't believe this is the final installment in that amazing journey, and it is certainly a great way to send off these characters, who feel like family. This story is non-stop action, with some nice surprises along the way. The audio is spot on, as always, with Jeffrey Kafer making this final book shine. Kane Gilmour co-authors this one and the combination creates a flawless flow that made me sad to see the story end. If we have to say goodbye, this is the perfect way to do that!
December 2, 2024
A great finale
What a great ending to an amazing series. Well written and wrapped up their story very well. Jeremy Robinson is a master story teller! Can't wait to see what's next.
What a great ending to an amazing series. Well written and wrapped up their story very well. Jeremy Robinson is a master story teller! Can't wait to see what's next.
December 1, 2024
Masterpiece
A huge thank you to Jeremy Robinson and Kane Gilmore for such a fantastic, absolutely marvelous Chess Team story. The Chess Team has been one of my favorite series written by Robinson with the help of several other fine authors. This book was exactly what it should have been. Thank you gentleman!
A huge thank you to Jeremy Robinson and Kane Gilmore for such a fantastic, absolutely marvelous Chess Team story. The Chess Team has been one of my favorite series written by Robinson with the help of several other fine authors. This book was exactly what it should have been. Thank you gentleman!
November 30, 2024
fantastic finale!
Kingdom is the final novel for the Chess Team. This series, at least. If you have been following their exploits, don’t stop now! You will want to be mostly caught up with them all for this one but if you’re familiar with, this is it! Do it! Do it, now!
Kingdom is the final novel for the Chess Team. This series, at least. If you have been following their exploits, don’t stop now! You will want to be mostly caught up with them all for this one but if you’re familiar with, this is it! Do it! Do it, now!
November 27, 2024
Superb story
Another terrific story from one of the best story tellers currently writing. Love the characters and hope to see more stories or crossovers with them.
Another terrific story from one of the best story tellers currently writing. Love the characters and hope to see more stories or crossovers with them.
November 27, 2024
Perfect ending
Even though it took a lot longer than planned. This book was well written and executed by both authors. Job well done Jeremy and Kane.
Even though it took a lot longer than planned. This book was well written and executed by both authors. Job well done Jeremy and Kane.
November 27, 2024
Kingdom, written by the inimitable duo of Jeremy Robinson and Kane Gilmour, brings power to the old adage “worth the wait”! This book brings about the long-awaited end to the journeys of the Chess Team and the Herculean Society, a journey of many years. Any unanswered questions you’ve had over the years are masterfully resolved, leaving you fully satisfied with the ending. Full of fun banter, insane action packed adventure, and the usual inclusion of Jeremy Robinson’s craziness, Kingdom is the perfect Swan Song to the Chess Team.
November 29, 2024
Kingdom
Last book of a fantastic series of Chess Team....Will miss each and every storyline from these books...This book was everyone's storyline wrapped up...I cried, laughed and sat on edge of my sofa while reading this....Goodnight and goodbye King Queen, Rook, Bishop, Pawn, Fiona, Duncan , Lew, Boucher , Hercules (Alexander) and every other character that made these books special
Last book of a fantastic series of Chess Team....Will miss each and every storyline from these books...This book was everyone's storyline wrapped up...I cried, laughed and sat on edge of my sofa while reading this....Goodnight and goodbye King Queen, Rook, Bishop, Pawn, Fiona, Duncan , Lew, Boucher , Hercules (Alexander) and every other character that made these books special
December 25, 2024
The ending that came too late
You know the saying, "Good things come to those who wait"? Well it's not entirely true in this case. This book was just okay, when it could have and should have been great. The finale to a massive series with multiple novels, novellas, short stories, and dozens of characters. Sounds impressive. Instead what we got was a book that was written mostly not by the author who started the series, but someone else. An 8 year delay, but the original author managed to write 19 other books during this time. I've been critical of Robinson in the past for his decline in quality ever since he finished the Nemesis saga and gave up on Chess Team. I know he has rabid fans who defend him no matter what, so I fully expect to get flamed for this harsh, but honest review. I was there when Pulse first came out. I loved the Chess Team series... and then Robinson "stepped away" from it, but kept promising the end was coming. The finale that would blow our socks off. Is it the worst book ever written? Not even close? Is a perfect ending to the Chess Team series? Not even close.
Let's start with the good. It's definitely a Chess Team novel. The characters are back, just like old friends after not seeing them for years. Despite the 8 year gap in entries, there's a lengthy catch up section that helps get the reader back into it. The action is there. Tons of it. The mystery of who the villian is was really good. Absolutely no one will be able to guess who it is. There wasn't an overwhelming abundance of jokes in it, like Robinson seems to do now. All in all it was a safe entry, trying to get back fans that had given up hope of the series being finished.
And now for the bad. There's some odd repeats of character info in the first few chapters, Kings sister is brought up multiple times like it's being explained for the first time every time. She also has a massive lady boner for Tom Duncan, sho she barely knows. The romance between those two is super forced, and it shows. Several characters from other books are introduced very briefly and then immediately killed. It's been too long since they had appeared so their deaths seemed too quick and meaningless. I felt nothing at their deaths even though it should be extremely traumatic. There's a tracking device that nobody thought to look for prior to going to a super secret base, despite having days of down time. An elite team of hardened soldiers didn't think to check for that? Cmon. The Russian President from Empire is mentioned multiple times, but never actually named, same as the previous novel which is really lazy and annoying. We know he was Rasputin years ago, but during the modern age he had a different name that's never revealed. It's not Putin, since he is also referenced in this book. The book also constantly reminds you of the callsigns for each team member. For example, "Jack, callsign King" occurs multiple times. We know the character names and callsigns. Even if we didn't, they don't need to be liated that way all the time. The ending is beyond rushed. The bad guy dies, and then boom epilogue. There's two armies and a giant monster duking it out on a damaged dam that could collapse at any moment. How is that resolved? No idea. The authors just skip over it like it's no big deal. One of the main characters seemingly dies, but the authors didn't have the balls to follow through on that, so he survives. After I finished the book and read the Afterword, I realized how little Robinson had to do with the finale of the series he created. Yes, Gilmour had some horrible things happen in his personal life that led to multiple delays for this book, but he admits to ignoring it for 4 years. It's not as bad as George R R Martin, but it's leaning that way. If this book had been released closer to the last one, and had a much better written ending, this book could have been phenomenal. Instead, I finished this book with a look of disgust and said "What the f**k was that? That's it?"
With this novel done, so ends my reading of Robinson's novels. He's clearly changed as a writer, which is fine. He's writing what he wants to, zany sci fi novels with the humor of Ryan Reynolds ramped up to 11. But these new novels just don't appeal to me. I miss the adventures of the Chess Team and the Nemesis saga, discounting that godawful rewrite/revamp of Nemesis which was creatively bankrupt and lazy AF. Do I expect this review to reach the authors or change anything? No. But for those fans who feel the same way I do, you're not alone.
You know the saying, "Good things come to those who wait"? Well it's not entirely true in this case. This book was just okay, when it could have and should have been great. The finale to a massive series with multiple novels, novellas, short stories, and dozens of characters. Sounds impressive. Instead what we got was a book that was written mostly not by the author who started the series, but someone else. An 8 year delay, but the original author managed to write 19 other books during this time. I've been critical of Robinson in the past for his decline in quality ever since he finished the Nemesis saga and gave up on Chess Team. I know he has rabid fans who defend him no matter what, so I fully expect to get flamed for this harsh, but honest review. I was there when Pulse first came out. I loved the Chess Team series... and then Robinson "stepped away" from it, but kept promising the end was coming. The finale that would blow our socks off. Is it the worst book ever written? Not even close? Is a perfect ending to the Chess Team series? Not even close.
Let's start with the good. It's definitely a Chess Team novel. The characters are back, just like old friends after not seeing them for years. Despite the 8 year gap in entries, there's a lengthy catch up section that helps get the reader back into it. The action is there. Tons of it. The mystery of who the villian is was really good. Absolutely no one will be able to guess who it is. There wasn't an overwhelming abundance of jokes in it, like Robinson seems to do now. All in all it was a safe entry, trying to get back fans that had given up hope of the series being finished.
And now for the bad. There's some odd repeats of character info in the first few chapters, Kings sister is brought up multiple times like it's being explained for the first time every time. She also has a massive lady boner for Tom Duncan, sho she barely knows. The romance between those two is super forced, and it shows. Several characters from other books are introduced very briefly and then immediately killed. It's been too long since they had appeared so their deaths seemed too quick and meaningless. I felt nothing at their deaths even though it should be extremely traumatic. There's a tracking device that nobody thought to look for prior to going to a super secret base, despite having days of down time. An elite team of hardened soldiers didn't think to check for that? Cmon. The Russian President from Empire is mentioned multiple times, but never actually named, same as the previous novel which is really lazy and annoying. We know he was Rasputin years ago, but during the modern age he had a different name that's never revealed. It's not Putin, since he is also referenced in this book. The book also constantly reminds you of the callsigns for each team member. For example, "Jack, callsign King" occurs multiple times. We know the character names and callsigns. Even if we didn't, they don't need to be liated that way all the time. The ending is beyond rushed. The bad guy dies, and then boom epilogue. There's two armies and a giant monster duking it out on a damaged dam that could collapse at any moment. How is that resolved? No idea. The authors just skip over it like it's no big deal. One of the main characters seemingly dies, but the authors didn't have the balls to follow through on that, so he survives. After I finished the book and read the Afterword, I realized how little Robinson had to do with the finale of the series he created. Yes, Gilmour had some horrible things happen in his personal life that led to multiple delays for this book, but he admits to ignoring it for 4 years. It's not as bad as George R R Martin, but it's leaning that way. If this book had been released closer to the last one, and had a much better written ending, this book could have been phenomenal. Instead, I finished this book with a look of disgust and said "What the f**k was that? That's it?"
With this novel done, so ends my reading of Robinson's novels. He's clearly changed as a writer, which is fine. He's writing what he wants to, zany sci fi novels with the humor of Ryan Reynolds ramped up to 11. But these new novels just don't appeal to me. I miss the adventures of the Chess Team and the Nemesis saga, discounting that godawful rewrite/revamp of Nemesis which was creatively bankrupt and lazy AF. Do I expect this review to reach the authors or change anything? No. But for those fans who feel the same way I do, you're not alone.
November 26, 2024
And So It Ends As It Began. If you go into this book expecting a long, drawn out farewell ala The Return Of The King... 1) you don't know Jeremy Robinson very well and 2) you're going to be disappointed.
Instead, what we get from this tale is, while still a series finale, yet another typical Chess Team balls to the wall, running and gunning, always on the move either chasing or being chased action thriller with several scifi elements. In other words, everything that has made the series so amazing since its inception - when I initially scoffed when Robinson told me what he was working up, but have found supremely enjoyable since reading the very first words of the very first book, PULSE - is back in spades here. I'm not going to say anything remotely specific about the plot of this tale in this review, as I am among the very first with the honor of reading it. Just know that Robinson and Gilmour do in fact stay true to the spirit of this series and give it the ending it deserves. It has been an amazing what, 14 or so year run with this series? And while I'm sad to see it go, this really, truly was one amazing final chapter in this team's storied adventures. If you're into frenetic balls to the wall action + a few scifi creatures along the way... you're going to want to read this book. If you like more technothriller type action tales... hell, Robinson and Gilmour have you covered there too, in ways somewhat reminiscent of some Matthew Mather, Dale Brown, and Tom Clancy tales, But if you haven't read this series before... there are some pretty significant spoilers for prior books in this one, from throughout the series. So go back and start with PULSE, and be ready for one of the wildest rides of you life. For those who have already read the rest of the series, welcome home. You know what to expect here, and you have my word that Robinson and Gilmour do in fact deliver in some of the best possible ways. Very much recommended.
Instead, what we get from this tale is, while still a series finale, yet another typical Chess Team balls to the wall, running and gunning, always on the move either chasing or being chased action thriller with several scifi elements. In other words, everything that has made the series so amazing since its inception - when I initially scoffed when Robinson told me what he was working up, but have found supremely enjoyable since reading the very first words of the very first book, PULSE - is back in spades here. I'm not going to say anything remotely specific about the plot of this tale in this review, as I am among the very first with the honor of reading it. Just know that Robinson and Gilmour do in fact stay true to the spirit of this series and give it the ending it deserves. It has been an amazing what, 14 or so year run with this series? And while I'm sad to see it go, this really, truly was one amazing final chapter in this team's storied adventures. If you're into frenetic balls to the wall action + a few scifi creatures along the way... you're going to want to read this book. If you like more technothriller type action tales... hell, Robinson and Gilmour have you covered there too, in ways somewhat reminiscent of some Matthew Mather, Dale Brown, and Tom Clancy tales, But if you haven't read this series before... there are some pretty significant spoilers for prior books in this one, from throughout the series. So go back and start with PULSE, and be ready for one of the wildest rides of you life. For those who have already read the rest of the series, welcome home. You know what to expect here, and you have my word that Robinson and Gilmour do in fact deliver in some of the best possible ways. Very much recommended.
November 26, 2024
WOO-HOO! What a ride!!
After a bit of a pause following Empire, Robinson’s Chess Team series has returned in force! Like a fine wine, perfection takes time, and I’m glad this story wasn’t rushed. Jeremy Robinson teamed up with author Kane Gilmour again to mold another action-packed thriller and deliver the ending my favorite operators deserved.
If you haven’t been keeping up with the team, it’s important to know that this book is not a standalone, but the conclusion to an amazing series, so pump your brakes, hold on tight, and start with Prime coauthored by Jeremy Robinson and Sean Ellis.
While I was sad to finish Kingdom, this was an incredible wrap-up to an amazing series. There were no disappointments, but there were a few great surprises and a satisfying arc for all our operators. Robinson and Gilmour knocked it out of the park!
From PRIME, the first Chess Team book, all the way to KINGDOM, the Chess Team has always held a special place in my heart, and I will enjoy revisiting the series in the future!
After a bit of a pause following Empire, Robinson’s Chess Team series has returned in force! Like a fine wine, perfection takes time, and I’m glad this story wasn’t rushed. Jeremy Robinson teamed up with author Kane Gilmour again to mold another action-packed thriller and deliver the ending my favorite operators deserved.
If you haven’t been keeping up with the team, it’s important to know that this book is not a standalone, but the conclusion to an amazing series, so pump your brakes, hold on tight, and start with Prime coauthored by Jeremy Robinson and Sean Ellis.
While I was sad to finish Kingdom, this was an incredible wrap-up to an amazing series. There were no disappointments, but there were a few great surprises and a satisfying arc for all our operators. Robinson and Gilmour knocked it out of the park!
From PRIME, the first Chess Team book, all the way to KINGDOM, the Chess Team has always held a special place in my heart, and I will enjoy revisiting the series in the future!
April 27, 2025
I couldn't finish it. It's just TOO silly. I have read the previous 10 installments, and enjoyed them. Yes, the fantastical part of Robinson's thrillers are over the top. I used to enjoy that. I want this kind of thriller with a smidgeon of the ridiculous and a whole lot of development, and action, and character interaction.
This one starts with someone taking a buried skull, pumping some kind of magical serum in and the formerly dead person grows a body, with all their memories. Nope, it's too much.
I get cloning. I get extrapolating something that's maybe 10-20 years from now. That's okay. But this is fantasy. Why didn't the woman just wave her magic wand?
Even though this was a DNF, I gave it an extra star because I DID enjoy the previous books in the series. That doesn't make sense, but the author is a very good writer of exciting fiction. This one was just a swing and a miss.
This one starts with someone taking a buried skull, pumping some kind of magical serum in and the formerly dead person grows a body, with all their memories. Nope, it's too much.
I get cloning. I get extrapolating something that's maybe 10-20 years from now. That's okay. But this is fantasy. Why didn't the woman just wave her magic wand?
Even though this was a DNF, I gave it an extra star because I DID enjoy the previous books in the series. That doesn't make sense, but the author is a very good writer of exciting fiction. This one was just a swing and a miss.
February 2, 2025
Rousing adventure to close out the Chess Team series. The action had me captivated until the last page, wondering if any of my favorite characters were going to be killed off and constantly hoping for the best. I loved that the action was pretty much nonstop. A lot was over the top, which I was fine with, although the monsters had me scratching my head. I'm still not sure where they came from. Maybe it's something I'd read in a previous book and forgotten about (it has been a while since I read the previous book). I found it very easy to just go along with it, but I would like to know, so if anyone knows what I missed, would you please leave me a comment? Bottom line, a great book to tie up the series. It was too long in coming but so worth the wait.
July 14, 2025
There was a lot for this series to wrap up and with it being touted as the final in the series I was expecting some deaths of favorite characters. None of the deaths felt forced but they were surprising when they happened. The loss of the star is because the whole thing felt a little rushed, I think that might be due to just how large the cast of characters had become at this point and everyone getting at least a few pages to shine through. I truly feel though that this should've been a few more chapters longer or maybe even part one of a two part ending, giving the story more time to flesh out and the characters a little more time to deal with everything.
December 13, 2024
This finale was ok, at best. Yes, it did have some interesting and exciting moments but those pale in comparison to the previous books. I have waited years for this book. Consistently checking to see when it would be released. If I am going to be honest, I am a bit disappointed, as it did not stack up to the other books. I say this as a huge fan of Jeremy Robinson as someone who has read almost everything he has put out. I would have liked to have seen a stronger plot and an ending that didn't seem as rushed as it was with as many unanswered questions...
November 29, 2024
Kingdom by Jeremy Robinson and Kane Gilmour delivers the grand finale Chess Team fans have been eagerly awaiting! This book provides a satisfying conclusion to the team’s journey, delivering a pulse pounding adventure filled with all the banter, action, and plot twists that one can possibly wish for.
If you've enjoyed the previous books, you’ll be more than satisfied with the way this story wraps up. I highly recommended this series for anyone who loves action and sci-fi!
If you've enjoyed the previous books, you’ll be more than satisfied with the way this story wraps up. I highly recommended this series for anyone who loves action and sci-fi!
December 6, 2024
Shock and Awe
Simply brilliant. Having waited for so long to see this novel come out I wondered if the fire would still burn with the authors. I got all I could have hoped for. A reunion with the Team as well as some well placed characters from old, one who I truly wasn't ready for, made for great suspense and fun. Five Stars all day long.
Simply brilliant. Having waited for so long to see this novel come out I wondered if the fire would still burn with the authors. I got all I could have hoped for. A reunion with the Team as well as some well placed characters from old, one who I truly wasn't ready for, made for great suspense and fun. Five Stars all day long.
December 20, 2024
Wow just wow no not really, absolutely incredible conclusion!!! Emotion charged, laugh out loud, mind twisting, surprise filled pages from go to WOAHHHHH.
Thank you so much Jeremy, Kane and every other person involved in the chess team leviathan. I re-read the entire series in the lead up to Kingdom and it all tied together beautifully. ♥️
Thank you so much Jeremy, Kane and every other person involved in the chess team leviathan. I re-read the entire series in the lead up to Kingdom and it all tied together beautifully. ♥️
December 1, 2024
After waiting years for this book, I'm saddened to see the end of Chess Team, but grateful for the bittersweet closure. From against-all-odds victories to heart-wrenching losses, this book flowed seemlessly. I will be reading it again.
December 7, 2024
Chess Team return and it's straight into the action, as if they have never been away. Good story that moves at a fast pace, with lots of ups and downs and concludes the adventures of the team. They will be missed, but hopefully a change of heart will bring them back!!
April 5, 2025
Goodbye Crimson
As always, non stop action, a book you can't put down. Characters that you fight for, hoping they will survive and not knowing until the last page. Never-ending, impossible imagination and addictive.
As always, non stop action, a book you can't put down. Characters that you fight for, hoping they will survive and not knowing until the last page. Never-ending, impossible imagination and addictive.
August 21, 2025
I'm very sad to see the Chess Team go. I believe Jeremy said this will be the last book in the series and he has many other series going on.
This is my favorite series of his, and I wish him well with his health and future book series!
This is my favorite series of his, and I wish him well with his health and future book series!
December 9, 2024
great fast paced action
Loved getting to read another chess team thriller. Wow there were a lot of twists and turns and drama with the team.
Loved getting to read another chess team thriller. Wow there were a lot of twists and turns and drama with the team.
December 28, 2024
The outstanding, long-awaited conclusion to one of my favorite series. Well worth the wait!
April 1, 2025
Great Read but not my favorite
Still a great story and love the Chess Team but I miss the individual stories. Maybe an origin story next.
Still a great story and love the Chess Team but I miss the individual stories. Maybe an origin story next.
May 7, 2025
The book started off a little slow with a lot of adjectives explaining everything. After the 1st couple of chapters, it got a lot better.
June 9, 2025
Kingdom
Well took longer than expected to read , but it was well worth it. Sad to see some of the deaths of the team. Hopefully the would be more adventure for them
Well took longer than expected to read , but it was well worth it. Sad to see some of the deaths of the team. Hopefully the would be more adventure for them
June 21, 2025
Worthy ending to the 24 book landscape. And enough possibility for perhaps unexpected surprises in the future?!?!? 📖
October 2, 2025
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ALL HAIL THE KING
Kingdom IS CHESS TEAM AT ITS BEST!
As a lifelong fan of Jeremy Robinson and his explosive Chess Team Adventure series, diving into this one , Kingdom with aplomb was like stepping back into the front lines with old friends and what a ride it was.
Kingdom proves yet again that this dynamic author duo duo knows exactly how to craft heart-pounding action, new world-shaking stakes and characters you’d follow into hell and back.
This book is everything I want in a Chess Team novel and more. From the very first page, we’re thrown into another whirlwind of ancient myth, shadowy organizations, twisted science, emotional sacrifices and jaw-dropping revelations. It’s got monsters, mayhem and mythology, all tied together by the unbreakable bond of the team we’ve grown to love: King, Queen, Knight, Bishop, Rook and Deep Blue.
What Kingdom does especially well is raise the stakes without losing the soul of the series. The action is absolutely relentless, with the set pieces that would make Hollywood action blockbusters fall short while keeping its deep, emotional core intact. The characters keep evolving with deeper relationships. The tension is personal and you feel every blow, every sacrifice, every impossible choice.
And the lore! The way this story connects to ancient history, biblical legend and the series own loose ends is mind-blowing. It adds another thrilling layer to the already rich Chess Team mythos, and long-time fans will be grinning ear to ear with the reveals.
I laughed. I gasped. I may have even teared up. Kingdom is a triumph, a perfect blend of adrenaline-fueled storytelling and emotional depth. If you’ve followed the team this far, this book is your reward. If you’re new? Do yourself a favor—start from the beginning. The ride only gets better.
Chess Team Forever!
ALL HAIL THE KING
Kingdom IS CHESS TEAM AT ITS BEST!
As a lifelong fan of Jeremy Robinson and his explosive Chess Team Adventure series, diving into this one , Kingdom with aplomb was like stepping back into the front lines with old friends and what a ride it was.
Kingdom proves yet again that this dynamic author duo duo knows exactly how to craft heart-pounding action, new world-shaking stakes and characters you’d follow into hell and back.
This book is everything I want in a Chess Team novel and more. From the very first page, we’re thrown into another whirlwind of ancient myth, shadowy organizations, twisted science, emotional sacrifices and jaw-dropping revelations. It’s got monsters, mayhem and mythology, all tied together by the unbreakable bond of the team we’ve grown to love: King, Queen, Knight, Bishop, Rook and Deep Blue.
What Kingdom does especially well is raise the stakes without losing the soul of the series. The action is absolutely relentless, with the set pieces that would make Hollywood action blockbusters fall short while keeping its deep, emotional core intact. The characters keep evolving with deeper relationships. The tension is personal and you feel every blow, every sacrifice, every impossible choice.
And the lore! The way this story connects to ancient history, biblical legend and the series own loose ends is mind-blowing. It adds another thrilling layer to the already rich Chess Team mythos, and long-time fans will be grinning ear to ear with the reveals.
I laughed. I gasped. I may have even teared up. Kingdom is a triumph, a perfect blend of adrenaline-fueled storytelling and emotional depth. If you’ve followed the team this far, this book is your reward. If you’re new? Do yourself a favor—start from the beginning. The ride only gets better.
Chess Team Forever!
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