"Kings and Queens, Bishops, Knights and Pawns" by Michael Brown weaves a gripping tale set in a world where the game of chess becomes a metaphor for the struggles of power, strategy, and betrayal. The story follows a young strategist entangled in a fierce political conflict among rival factions, each represented by chess pieces. As alliances shift and secrets unfold, the protagonist must navigate treachery while uncovering the mysteries of their own lineage. With each move, the stakes escalate, leading to a thrilling climax that tests loyalty and the very essence of honor. The blend of strategy and drama captures the intricacies of life and the battles we all face. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 204 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Olympia Publishers .

The idea for writing the Santa Mouse stories came to Michael Brown while holding piece of children's pajama fabric featuring a tiny Christmas mouse. He went to work creating the character that was to become Santa's little helper. In addition to writing stories about Santa Mouse, Michael Brown performed his own songs in cabaret and was a composer/lyricist and producer/director in the theater.