Game of Men: A Tale of Power and Betrayal is a relentless historical thriller for readers who love the intricate political machinations of Ken Follett, the dark, gritty intrigue of Joe Abercrombie’s The Age of Madness, and the immersive courtly suspense of Katherine Addison’s The Witness for the Dead. This is a story where loyalty is a weakness, love is a liability, and the only way to win a game of absolute power is to destroy the board.