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The Player and The Pawn
The Player and The Pawn – A High-Stakes Political Thriller of Truth, Betrayal, and Redemption
A fugitive hacker. A manipulated election. A conspiracy with global consequences.
Caleb Calvarri was once a top NSA cyber operative—brilliant, loyal, and trusted. Now, he’s the FBI’s most wanted, framed for a cyberattack that grounded the nation’s airlines and sent shockwaves through the 2028 presidential race. On the run and off the grid, Caleb uncovers a chilling a shadow cabal is working behind the scenes to rewrite the Constitution—and erase anyone who stands in their way.
Kalyssa Summerwood is a rising political strategist on the campaign trail. Sharp, loyal, and guarded, she’s worked hard to keep her emotions out of politics. But when she reconnects with Caleb—a man from her past now deemed a traitor—her beliefs, loyalties, and heart are put to the test.
Together, they must navigate a landscape of encrypted secrets, political puppetry, and moral gray zones. As love and faith battle fear and betrayal, the question isn’t just whether they’ll survive—but whether truth still matters in a world ruled by deception.
The Player and The Pawn is a smart, fast-paced political thriller layered with romance, intellectual puzzles, and spiritual depth. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Brad Thor, and Joel C. Rosenberg.
🧩 For readers who crave conspiracies, codes, and characters that stay with you
🔥 For lovers of pulse-pounding suspense rooted in real-world stakes
💔 For anyone who’s ever questioned what freedom really costs
The game is on. The truth is the prize.
But who’s really pulling the strings?
A fugitive hacker. A manipulated election. A conspiracy with global consequences.
Caleb Calvarri was once a top NSA cyber operative—brilliant, loyal, and trusted. Now, he’s the FBI’s most wanted, framed for a cyberattack that grounded the nation’s airlines and sent shockwaves through the 2028 presidential race. On the run and off the grid, Caleb uncovers a chilling a shadow cabal is working behind the scenes to rewrite the Constitution—and erase anyone who stands in their way.
Kalyssa Summerwood is a rising political strategist on the campaign trail. Sharp, loyal, and guarded, she’s worked hard to keep her emotions out of politics. But when she reconnects with Caleb—a man from her past now deemed a traitor—her beliefs, loyalties, and heart are put to the test.
Together, they must navigate a landscape of encrypted secrets, political puppetry, and moral gray zones. As love and faith battle fear and betrayal, the question isn’t just whether they’ll survive—but whether truth still matters in a world ruled by deception.
The Player and The Pawn is a smart, fast-paced political thriller layered with romance, intellectual puzzles, and spiritual depth. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Brad Thor, and Joel C. Rosenberg.
🧩 For readers who crave conspiracies, codes, and characters that stay with you
🔥 For lovers of pulse-pounding suspense rooted in real-world stakes
💔 For anyone who’s ever questioned what freedom really costs
The game is on. The truth is the prize.
But who’s really pulling the strings?
356 pages, Hardcover
Published September 17, 2025
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August 12, 2025
I was hooked from the first chapter! Caleb’s journey from a loyal NSA operative to a fugitive framed for a massive cyberattack is both thrilling and emotionally powerful. The political intrigue feels frighteningly real, and the twists kept me second-guessing everyone’s motives. The chemistry between Caleb and Kalyssa was a perfect balance to the high-stakes drama. This book made me think, feel, and race through the pages. Easily one of the best political thrillers I’ve read in years!
September 26, 2025
An amazing thriller that ties in relevant political themes and issues within a narrative story. Carter throws you in head first but keeps you wanting more the whole way through. Excellent read for those who love political thrillers with hints of romance! Would recommend to anyone!
October 2, 2025
gripping and thought-provoking, this novel will both move you and leave you frozen in place. touching on subjects ranging from mental health and love to political corruption, and even faith and religion, this thriller will leave you begging for more.
September 23, 2025
A clever plot and great characters. What really stuck with me was the quick pacing ... all thriller vibe, and it really moved the plot along without wasting time. Highly recommend for anyone who loves political thrillers and exceptional writing.
September 27, 2025
A Fast Paced Thriller with Heart
As a middle-aged Christian woman, I found The Player and The Pawn to be a refreshing surprise. It’s fast-paced, with short chapters that kept me turning pages late into the night. The characters felt relatable—real people wrestling with doubt, hope, and hard choices.
What stood out most was how the story tackles moral dilemmas without being heavy-handed. In the middle of political intrigue and danger, there’s a deeper layer about truth, faith, and the choices that define us. The vivid imagery brought every scene to life, but it was the emotional honesty that lingered with me after I closed the book.
The ending left me excited for the sequel—I can’t wait to see where the story goes next.
As a middle-aged Christian woman, I found The Player and The Pawn to be a refreshing surprise. It’s fast-paced, with short chapters that kept me turning pages late into the night. The characters felt relatable—real people wrestling with doubt, hope, and hard choices.
What stood out most was how the story tackles moral dilemmas without being heavy-handed. In the middle of political intrigue and danger, there’s a deeper layer about truth, faith, and the choices that define us. The vivid imagery brought every scene to life, but it was the emotional honesty that lingered with me after I closed the book.
The ending left me excited for the sequel—I can’t wait to see where the story goes next.
September 18, 2025
Wilson Carter is an amazing writer! The mysterious characters and vivid scenes he creatively weaves throughout the book kept me reading page after page, not wanting to stop! This powerful story line kept me so intensely engaged I started keeping notes page by page! I loved it and hope there will be a Player and Pawn book 2!
September 26, 2025
One of the worst examples of AI slop I've ever encountered. Do not recommend. I'd actually pay money to get the time back I spent reading this.
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