The First Move
A centuries-old painting hides a secret two kings never meant to be found.
When three young strategists uncover a hidden cipher embedded in an ancient artwork, they are pulled into a deadly race through a city designed like a chessboard, where power was divided between strength and subtlety. Every street is a square. Every choice, a move.
As collectors, historians, and unseen forces close in, the trio must decode the final game before history repeats itself in blood. In a world where brute force and quiet intelligence stand opposed, only balance can reveal the truth, and survival depends on who plays the board best.
The First Move is an intelligent historical mystery thriller about strategy, power, and the cost of playing to win.
