Saturday, June 12, 2010

"The Eight" by Katherine Neville


Published in 1988 "The Eight" was one of the first Quest novels and a huge international bestseller. Spanning centuries and numerous continents, the author explores the mysteries of a powerful chess game. Two intertwined and complex storylines take our heroines into danger, intrigue, historical and political events beyond their control to unlock the key to ultimate power. The story continues in the 2008 sequel "The Fire."