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Royal Gambit

Royal Gambit

FantasySpy
Pages
480
Published
2025
Language
English

Synopsis

Mycroft, a former agent of the supernatural-battling Checquy, finds himself drawn back into the shadowy world he tried to escape. A new threat emerges, forcing him to confront old enemies and navigate a dangerous landscape of magic and espionage. He must use his unique skills to protect those he cares about, even if it means sacrificing everything.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MysteriousDarkAdventurousTense
Secret Identity

Genres

Fantasy Spy Thriller Urban Fantasy

About the author

D
Daniel O'Malley

Daniel O'Malley is an Australian writer, born and raised in Canberra. He holds an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a master's degree in medieval history from Ohio State University, after which he returned to Australia and worked for the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, writing press releases on transport-accident investigations. He is the author of the Checquy Files series — The Rook, Stiletto, Blitz and Royal Gambit — beginning with his 2012 debut The Rook, which won t...