Title: The Complete Game Master Trilogy
Author: Timothy R. Bartlett
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN:9781643613031
Pages: 666
Genre: Fiction/Action and Adventure
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina

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In life, people will find many different ways to cope with the day to day reality that they are faced with, especially any challenges that are presented to them. One such way is by using the logic and brain power that comes from games. As Voltaire once said, “Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.” In author Timothy R. Bartlett’s novel The Complete Game Master Trilogy, three novels are merged into one volume that showcases a man’s adventures dealing with life with the lens of a game master’s eye.

In this book, readers are given a glimpse into the life of Noah Oscar Body, the youngest son and child of the Body family and the protagonist of the series. From his birth all the way to the year 2000, Noah Body, aka the Game Master, deals with life’s problems and journey by adapting the rules and mindset that comes from games and navigates his way using that sort of filter or mindset. From being born on a day of great upheaval for a grieving nation to taking the sibling torture of an older sister as a new challenge to teach him a new game, Noah becomes the ultimate game master of life and in doing so showcases a new way of observing family dynamics, the drama of everyday life and the challenge of meeting it head on.

This was a well written and lengthy read. With three separate novels comprising this volume, the nearly 700 page book showcases the journey of Noah as he meets life head on. From his shocking beginnings and the interactions he had with his family, to the mind games played into adulthood with a scheming wife and the love of a daughter for him he shared a close bond with, Noah takes the readers on a journey full of twists and turns that they won’t see coming. From the shocking conclusion to the first novel to the new mysteries that arise in the second novel and the continuation of a beloved character’s journey in the third, this is a series that engages readers on multiple levels and challenges the reader to pay attention and work the mind as much as possible.

This is a novel for anyone who enjoys brain teasers, mind games, fictional dramas and mysteries. As a fan of mystery novels myself, it was intriguing to see the games being played between the characters, as well as the rich tapestry of secondary characters that opened up the narrative in new and exciting ways throughout the series.

A deep and intellectual read to be sure, The Complete Game Master Trilogy by Timothy R. Bartlett is a must read novel for anyone who enjoys working their minds while becoming intellectually and emotionally invested in a major character’s story. While a lengthy read for sure, this novel is filled with amazing shocks that will delight readers and a mature storytelling style that will both keep a sense of realism with the maturity of an adult read. Don’t miss your chance to read this volume today.