A Game Before the Darkness

Topin Pyndr is a prodigy at the Game -- a test of skill, concentration, and mental clarity that has been revered by his society since the beginning of its history. But sentiment is changing, and a new political movement and its charismatic leader threaten to end the Game. Convinced that it has some unknown meaning, Topin sets out to find the truth, only to discover that the Game is much more important than he could have it holds the only means of preventing humanity's extinction. As Topin is hunted by the society he is trying to save, he faces a journey to the farthest reaches of his world, and into the secret depths of its history. A Game Before the Darkness is a science fiction adventure suitable for adult and young adult readers.