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The Player and The Pawn

A Political Thriller

A Political Thriller

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Wilson Carter

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The Player and The Pawn

A Political Thriller

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Wilson Carter

Author

About Wilson

Wilson Carter writes political thrillers packed with deception, power struggles, and shocking twists. A former Air Force officer, professor, and executive, he weaves real-world intrigue into engaging stories that keep readers guessing until the very end.

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THE PLAYER AND THE PAWN

A High-Stakes Political Thriller of Truth, Betrayal, and Redemption

A fugitive hacker. A manipulated election. A conspiracy with global consequences.


Caleb Calvarri was once a top NSA cyber operative—brilliant, loyal, and trusted. Now, he’s the FBI’s most wanted, framed for a cyberattack that grounded the nation’s airlines and sent shockwaves through the 2028 presidential race. On the run and off the grid, Caleb uncovers a chilling plot: a shadow cabal is working behind the scenes to rewrite the Constitution—and erase anyone who stands in their way.


Kalyssa Summerwood is a rising political strategist on the campaign trail. Sharp, loyal, and guarded, she’s worked hard to keep her emotions out of politics. But when she reconnects with Caleb—a man from her past now deemed a traitor—her beliefs, loyalties, and heart are put to the test.


Together, they must navigate a landscape of encrypted secrets, political puppetry, and moral gray zones. As love and faith battle fear and betrayal, the question isn’t just whether they’ll survive—but whether truth still matters in a world ruled by deception.


The Player and The Pawn is a smart, fast-paced political thriller layered with romance, intellectual puzzles, and spiritual depth. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Brad Thor, and Joel C. Rosenberg.
Coming on Constitution Day (9.17.25).

THE PLAYER AND THE PAWN

A High-Stakes Political Thriller of Truth, Betrayal, and Redemption

A fugitive hacker. A manipulated election. A conspiracy with global consequences.


Caleb Calvarri was once a top NSA cyber operative—brilliant, loyal, and trusted. Now, he’s the FBI’s most wanted, framed for a cyberattack that grounded the nation’s airlines and sent shockwaves through the 2028 presidential race. On the run and off the grid, Caleb uncovers a chilling plot: a shadow cabal is working behind the scenes to rewrite the Constitution—and erase anyone who stands in their way.


Kalyssa Summerwood is a rising political strategist on the campaign trail. Sharp, loyal, and guarded, she’s worked hard to keep her emotions out of politics. But when she reconnects with Caleb—a man from her past now deemed a traitor—her beliefs, loyalties, and heart are put to the test.


Together, they must navigate a landscape of encrypted secrets, political puppetry, and moral gray zones. As love and faith battle fear and betrayal, the question isn’t just whether they’ll survive—but whether truth still matters in a world ruled by deception.


The Player and The Pawn is a smart, fast-paced political thriller layered with romance, intellectual puzzles, and spiritual depth. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Brad Thor, and Joel C. Rosenberg.
Coming on Constitution Day (9.17.25).

THE PLAYER AND THE PAWN

A High-Stakes Political Thriller of Truth, Betrayal, and Redemption

A fugitive hacker. A manipulated election. A conspiracy with global consequences.


Caleb Calvarri was once a top NSA cyber operative—brilliant, loyal, and trusted. Now, he’s the FBI’s most wanted, framed for a cyberattack that grounded the nation’s airlines and sent shockwaves through the 2028 presidential race. On the run and off the grid, Caleb uncovers a chilling plot: a shadow cabal is working behind the scenes to rewrite the Constitution—and erase anyone who stands in their way.


Kalyssa Summerwood is a rising political strategist on the campaign trail. Sharp, loyal, and guarded, she’s worked hard to keep her emotions out of politics. But when she reconnects with Caleb—a man from her past now deemed a traitor—her beliefs, loyalties, and heart are put to the test.


Together, they must navigate a landscape of encrypted secrets, political puppetry, and moral gray zones. As love and faith battle fear and betrayal, the question isn’t just whether they’ll survive—but whether truth still matters in a world ruled by deception.


The Player and The Pawn is a smart, fast-paced political thriller layered with romance, intellectual puzzles, and spiritual depth. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Brad Thor, and Joel C. Rosenberg.
Coming on Constitution Day (9.17.25).

The Book

The Player and The Pawn is a high-stakes exploration of how truth, love, and faith become the last defenses against the corrupting power of deception, revealing that genuine freedom demands moral courage, spiritual resilience, and the willingness to confront impossible dilemmas where every choice comes at a cost.

POLITICAL THRILLER

POLITICAL THRILLER

A fugitive NSA hacker and a presidential campaign publicist leverage truth and deception to outsmart a shadowy cabal of insiders on the brink of overthrowing the nation.

A fugitive NSA hacker and a presidential campaign publicist leverage truth and deception to outsmart a shadowy cabal of insiders on the brink of overthrowing the nation.

ENGAGING ROMANCE

Their connection was unexpected. Their trust, hard-earned. As Caleb and Kalyssa fight to expose a dangerous conspiracy, their rediscovered bond may be the only thing strong enough to survive the storm—and save them both.

Their connection was unexpected. Their trust, hard-earned. As Caleb and Kalyssa fight to expose a dangerous conspiracy, their rediscovered bond may be the only thing strong enough to survive the storm—and save them both.

INTELLECTUAL PUZZLES

From encrypted clues to hidden codes, The Player and The Pawn challenges readers to think beyond the obvious. If you love layered mysteries, Easter eggs, and mind-bending twists, you’ll feel right at home here.

From encrypted clues to hidden codes, The Player and The Pawn challenges readers to think beyond the obvious. If you love layered mysteries, Easter eggs, and mind-bending twists, you’ll feel right at home here.

SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

She doesn’t believe in anything she can’t prove. He trusts what he feels but can’t explain. As their worlds collide, faith, doubt, and the unseen take center stage in a battle far deeper than politics.

She doesn’t believe in anything she can’t prove. He trusts what he feels but can’t explain. As their worlds collide, faith, doubt, and the unseen take center stage in a battle far deeper than politics.

REVIEWS

REVIEWS

REVIEWS

  • “Packed with drama and emotion, this political thriller mixes intense stakes with a heartfelt romance, making it easy to connect with the characters every step of the way.”

    KALEAH M.

  • “Exciting! I love the thriller aspect while taking place around real world locations, and twisting in a currupt government that gets beating at their own game!”

    BLAKE B.

  • “Super relatable and intriguing political thriller - it pulls you in, makes you connect with the characters, and leaves you wanting more.”

    K. MADDOCKS

  • “Packed with drama and emotion, this political thriller mixes intense stakes with a heartfelt romance, making it easy to connect with the characters every step of the way.”

    KALEAH M.

  • “Exciting! I love the thriller aspect while taking place around real world locations, and twisting in a currupt government that gets beating at their own game!”

    BLAKE B.

  • “Super relatable and intriguing political thriller - it pulls you in, makes you connect with the characters, and leaves you wanting more.”

    K. MADDOCKS

  • “Packed with drama and emotion, this political thriller mixes intense stakes with a heartfelt romance, making it easy to connect with the characters every step of the way.”

    KALEAH M.

  • “Exciting! I love the thriller aspect while taking place around real world locations, and twisting in a currupt government that gets beating at their own game!”

    BLAKE B.

  • “Super relatable and intriguing political thriller - it pulls you in, makes you connect with the characters, and leaves you wanting more.”

    K. MADDOCKS

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