The World Played Chess
A Novel
(Author) Robert Dugoni"A fearless and sensitive coming-of-age story. I loved it." --Mark Sullivan, bestselling author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky and The Last Green Valley. Bestselling author Robert Dugoni returns with an emotionally arresting follow-up to The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell. In 1979, Vincent Bianco has just graduated high school. His only desire: collect a little beer money and enjoy his final summer before college. So he lands a job as a laborer on a construction crew. Working alongside two Vietnam vets, one suffering from PTSD, Vincent gets the education of a lifetime. Now forty years later, with his own son leaving for college, the lessons of that summer--Vincent's last taste of innocence and first taste of real life--dramatically unfold in a novel about breaking away, shaping a life, and seeking one's own destiny.
Robert Dugoni
Robert Dugoni is a bestselling author known for his legal thrillers, with his most famous work being the "Tracy Crosswhite" series. His writing style is gripping and suspenseful, drawing readers in with compelling characters and intricate plots. Dugoni's key contribution to literature is his ability to create thrilling and engaging stories that keep readers hooked until the very end.