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“When a chance for real happiness comes by, grab it with both hands and devour it. If it lasts five minutes or five lifetimes, it's still worth it.”

Quote by Malorie Blackman

Work

Checkmate

The word checkmate derives from the Persian phrase shah mat, meaning the king is helpless or defeated. In chess, it marks the conclusion of play when one player's king is under attack and cannot be removed from threat. As a book title, Checkmate has been employed by numerous authors across genres including mystery, thriller, romance, and instructional works. The concept carries strong metaphorical weight, suggesting decisive victory, strategic culmination, or inescapable confrontation. Without additional identifying information such as author name or subtitle, specific narrative content cannot be determined, though titles bearing this word typically involve themes of competition, finality, intellectual contest, or romantic resolution. more

Author

Malorie Blackman
Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman is a British writer renowned for her young adult literature. Her works often explore themes such as race, identity, and power, with her most famous series being 'Noughts & Crosses'. Born on February 8, 1962, Blackman began her writing career in the 1990s. more

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