The Chess Pieces — Joshua Aaron Landeros

Many of the major players for and against the evil United Nation Republic's consolidation of power around the world reprise their roles in this gripping new sequel to Reverence, by standout author Joshua Landeros.After the devastating battle at the Pentagon, cyborg super soldier Will has reluctantly joined the resistance movement. Just how to fight the enemy becomes the next question. Some want to expose the government's sins, while others crave only to execute the tyrants in power. At the same time, Chancellor Venloran is overseeing a plan to eradicate his country's enemies for good. This is truly a tale of tragedy and triumph, brutality and brotherhood, as super soldiers square off for dominance and the rights of non-UNR nations to live in peace.Can the remaining countries of the world survive the determined march of Venloran's seasoned and battle-hardened troops? Can the fresh new characters created for this superb sequel live to fight another day? And can Will, the super soldier who daily struggles with his former role, finally make up for it by helping curb the UNR's steady growth?Praise for the Reverence series:"Five stars to Reverence. Readers will come away exhausted by the nonstop-explosive action and satisfied by the climactic conclusion." (Publishers Daily Reviews)"The story does such a good job of unfolding its mystery that it can be hard to put down once the seeds of doubt are planted in William's and the reader's mind." (The US Review of Books)“In times such as ours, this book functions as a timely reminder of a government's true purpose, and the lengths that some people will go to in order to protect their freedom.” (Self-Publishing Review)