Pawn, Book 3 of The Turner Chronicles

The final chapter where some ends get wound up, some things continue to the next book, and Aaron accepts his role as emperor of Chin.

In this episode Helmet's body is sent on its way just before Clack voiced his opinion to Aaron, along with a challenge to duel. Zisst falls apart while finally displaying its complete and true nature…

In this episode Aaron and crew overhear some interesting talk among those who want Aaron dead. Later, Aaron has his own interesting talk, a last talk, with Helmet Klein, the former emperor of Chin. O…

In this episode we get to visit the Flintlow residence where David Flintlow deals with an unhappy wife after Jerry returns home, much the worse for wear. Aaron, tussels with his reluctance to rule, m…

In this episode Jerry Flintlow goes for a ride to Londonary, bringing Vel, a couple bottles of wine, and a bag of money with him.  While in Londonary he meets the conspiritors and also a fellow by th…

In this episode Autumn gets company in her cave. Meanwhile, back at the manor, Aaron reads an interesting letter which sends him to Londonary on a hunt for his daughter.

In this episode Melna cleans up, has an unexpected but welcome visitor, and goes to dinner with the emperor and then entire Chin contingent.  While there, Kline gives her something of a shock.

David and Jerry Flintlow agree that the kidnappers must die so no connection exists leading to them. They also agree that in order to cool the investigation into their bank, Amel, Jerry’s sister and …

At the conference, Melna discovers Aaron spent a fortune on clothes and jewelry for her. When attending the conference, Melna sits with Klein, and near Bill Clack. Conference over, Clack confronts he…

The hunt continues. Aaron is in angry mode. He informs Melna that he will be sending her back to Chin to act as his representative at the conference. Missy, using her empathic Talent, pulls Kim to he…

Aaron and crew return to Jutland to discover chaos in his home. Many of his servants have been murdered. Autumn is kidnapped and Harvest Patton is gravely injured. Following orders, Aaron shuts down …

Aaron explains the reasons for his duel. He and Melna attend the conference, where he is put on the spot by Helmet Klein. Melna discovers her Talent for languages. After the conference Aaron and Meln…

An angry Missy arrives. Melna learns of the duel, and Aaron regains himself.

Aaron finally meets Helmet Klein, who happens to be paralized from the neck down. Helmet explains what he wants from Aaron. Aaron explains that he can't deliver, and leaves, feeling uncomfortable bec…

Kim finds Aaron's food is poisoned and goes hunting. Melna tries her hand at spying on the Chins and fails miserably. She is almost raped and killed, saved only by Samual Aybarra, a character from bo…

Melna and Aaron have a heart to heart talk after which they finally consumate their marriage. Kim latches onto Aaron, becoming his shadow. Ariving at the conference, Aaron shows his temper by having …

Aaron wakes to discover a stranger in his room. They fight. At first Aaron holds his own, but soon begins losing. When things look hopeless the stranger is struck from behind by Melna who has climbed…

Now ashore, Aaron must face the fact that he has become a drunken coward. Vowing never again, he fights a lonely battle against alcohol. He later meets a young woman named Melna Linley who wants a pa…

Desperate, Aaron tries convincing Captain Hardesty to turn the ship around and head back to Jutland so he can replace his Talent Stone. Failing, feeling desperate, he begins practicing his self-defen…