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Games

Leo, a key figure in the novel Games by Ted Bell, is a young orphan living in 1939 Nazi Germany. He's not just any orphan; he possesses a genius-level intellect and is a prodigious chess player, quickly becoming a master.

His extraordinary abilities attract the attention of the Nazi regime, specifically a mysterious organization that intends to exploit his intelligence for their own sinister purposes, likely war-related strategic calculations.

Leo is essentially kidnapped and forced into a training program where he's honed into a weapon, his mind molded for their benefit. However, his innate morality and the kindness he experiences, even within that harsh environment, keeps him from fully succumbing to their influence.

His story is one of resilience and a struggle against manipulation, showcasing his determination to retain his humanity and possibly to use his skills against those who seek to control him.