Surviving a Game of Life and Self-Discovery – J.C. Ahern’s Pawn Explores Identity, Manipulation, and Power

Pawn by J.C. Ahern is a gripping sci-fi tale of identity and control, as a young woman battles for self-acceptance under mind-controlling rule.

NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Enter a world where survival means more than just staying alive—it’s about finding and accepting who you really are. In Pawn, the first book of J.C. Ahern’s gripping trilogy, the story explores identity, control, and learning self-acceptance. In a dangerous game where every move is manipulated, the characters are not just pawns—they’re fighting to understand themselves in a world designed to control them.

Pawn follows Rogue, a young woman who has spent years feeling uncomfortable in her own body. One day, she wakes up transformed—fit and lean—but far from feeling free. Rogue’s sudden transformation doesn’t make things easier; it only brings new challenges. As she works through the emotional journey of accepting her new self, she’s also pulled into a dangerous game where powerful beings called the Ilintians control both physical and virtual realities. Her struggle with self-identity soon becomes tied to a much bigger fight for survival.

The Ilintians use their advanced technology to control people’s minds, treating them like pieces in a big game. But for Rogue, the hardest part isn’t just surviving—it’s staying true to herself in a world that keeps trying to change her. Her story touches on something we all wonder: how do we hold on to who we are when everything around us is changing?

J.C. Ahern combines intense action with deep emotion, creating a story that makes readers think about identity, freedom, and the unseen forces that shape us. Pawn doesn’t just explore who’s in control, but what it means to take that control back. It offers a new way of looking at how identity, power, and freedom are all connected, making us question how much control we really have over our own lives.

Through Rogue’s eyes, readers are thrust into a world where power games and personal growth collide. As Rogue faces pressure from those trying to control her and wrestles with feeling uncomfortable in her new body, her story turns into one of strength and transformation. She learns what it really means to juggle other people’s expectations while searching for her own sense of self-acceptance.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering who you really are or feeling like you don’t belong, then Pawn is a book you won’t want to miss. It’s more than just a survival story - it’s a touching journey that dives into what it truly means to be human. This tale reminds us that the struggle for freedom is just as much about embracing who you are as it is about breaking free from those who try to hold you back.

Pawn is available now. If you really want to experience a journey of survival, self-discovery, and power, then ensure to get a copy today.

About the Author

J.C. Ahern is a gifted storyteller who masterfully connects themes of control, identity, and resilience. In Pawn, she invites us on a journey that helps us explore what it really means to accept ourselves in a world that’s always trying to change us.

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