A GAME OF MALICE

Is his friend in mortal danger or is her disappearance a mind-blowing con?

Welcome to Branson Academy, where secrets can kill, trust is a dangerous game, and the deadliest lessons aren't part of the curriculum.

​

When his friend, tech prodigy Mackenzie Fleming, vanishes without a trace, soccer star and honors student Lucas Rambally is determined to find her. Though the Branson rumor mill goes into a frenzy, claiming it's just another one of Mackenzie's disappearing acts, Lucas can't shake the feeling his friend is in serious trouble.

​

As he digs deeper, Lucas uncovers a trail of dark secrets that could shatter Branson's stellar reputation. Then queen bee Ivy Ishihara starts dropping sinister chess references. And they're not just clever wordplay—they're dire warnings. Lucas has stumbled into a game he was never meant to play, and one wrong move could prove fatal.

​​

The clock is ticking, and to find out what really happened to Mackenzie, Lucas must answer one simple question: Is his friend in mortal danger or is her disappearance a mind-blowing con that conceals something far more shocking than anyone could have imagined? 

​

In this twisted game of deception, the truth might be the deadliest player of all.