Historical fiction
Date Published: October 10, 2024
The King announces a contest open to everyone, regardless of their
financial status. The contest is simple: “Present me with a game that
is a true simulation of battle. Whoever succeeds will be richly rewarded.
However, anyone who fails and wastes the King’s time will lose their
life.” A humble carpenter, confident in what he holds, requests a
hearing with the great ruler. Now, he must present his idea at the risk of
his life and convince the King that it is exactly what he sought.
Thus begins a mental battle between the powerful and the powerless, the
strong and the weak. Genius versus authority.
Praise for The Pawn against the King
“A true gem that took my breath away with its claustrophobic
atmosphere.” – Panos Tourlis, book critic.
“The pawn against the king, an ingenious concept by Giorgos Katsoulas
to represent the eternal struggle between the strong and the weak.”
– Yannis Chronopoulos, historical author and publisher.
“Katsoulas’ ability to convey complex ideas and emotions in such a
condensed format left me pondering the story’s implications long after I
finished reading.” – K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite
“The Pawn Against the King: Genius vs Authority by Giorgos Katsoulas
is an absolutely brilliantly written book.” – Joe Wisinski for
Readers’ Favorite
“All in all, it’s a fantastic short story for readers of all
ages.” – Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite
“The Pawn Against the King: Genius vs Authority by Giorgos Katsoulas
will appeal to strategists, especially those who enjoy mentally tasking
games like chess.” – Gabriella Harrison for Readers’
Favorite
“What surprised me was the writing style, which can be described as an
economy of force, not at a tactical or strategic level, but a literary one
instead. Overall, this is a great little tale.” – Gaius Konstantine for
Readers’ Favorite
About the Author
Giorgos Katsoulas was born on February 16, 1981, in Athens. He is an
honours graduate of the screenwriting school at ANT1, but he is self-taught
in literature. He has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and has
received numerous literary awards. He has written 15 books of all genres,
including poetry, plays, novellas, historical novels, and psychological
thrillers. His greatest passion is film music, and he is also a collector of
soundtracks and films.
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