David Morgan thought life was finally settling down after moving to a new city with his family. But when he strikes up a casual chess game with a mysterious old man in the park, he unwittingly becomes a player in a deadly match where every move has devastating real-world consequences.

As David loses pieces, people around him start disappearing, dying, or unraveling in ways he can't ignore. His wife, Liv, vanishes with Eric, their unsettling neighbor, who harbors dark secrets tied to David's opponent, the manipulative Lehman. With his daughter, Emily, by his side, David must not only protect the people he loves but also outwit Lehman, whose games have left destruction in their wake for years.

When the final match approaches, David learns the horrifying truth about the game's reach—and its connection to a string of unsolved disappearances. To save Emily and put an end to Lehman's reign of terror, David must sacrifice more than he's ever imagined.

Tense, chilling, and full of twists, The Pawn's Game explores the fine line between control and chaos, and the price of winning when the stakes are life and death.