The Emperor’s Curse

Gold. Immortality. Ghosts. Some secrets are worth killing for.

Officer Paige Gold believes the Gold Rush museum heist is just small-town mischief—until whispers of ancient stolen gold, a murdered friend, and a ruthless billionaire drag her into a deadly conspiracy.

Her boyfriend’s miracle cure, powered by mysterious gold dust tied to a two-thousand-year-old Chinese legend, sparks unforeseen and fatal consequences. When Yu-Chen’s suspicious death shatters her world, Paige races against time to uncover the truth behind the emperor’s stolen immortal elixir.

As the Hungry Ghost Festival approaches, Yu-Chen’s spirit delivers a chilling warning. Paige must unlock ancient secrets and outwit powerful adversaries before those desperate for immortality claim the gold’s power—and her life.

Stolen gold. Ancient secrets. Immortality. Biotech greed. One woman’s fight for truth.

Perfect for fans of supernatural thrillers and international mysteries

Publication Info

Release

Q1 2026

ISBN

979-8-9932858-1-8

AISN

Publisher

BISAC

Emotional Stakes

• What if ancient secrets could kill?

• Some legends are worth dying for.

• Would you sacrifice everything to learn the truth?

• Does love endure after death?

Top Tropes & Reader Hooks

• Ancient artifact conspiracy

• Ghostly intervention

• Race against evil

• Small-town crime with high stakes

• East-West tradition clash

• Strong, determined female lead

• Hidden legacy

• Untrustworthy friends

What You’ll Experience in This Story:

• Second chances at love and life

• Connection beyond death

• One woman defying impossible odds

• Discovering hidden power and destiny

• Restoring justice in a broken world

About the author

Caryn McCann studied in Hong Kong and China, developing a deep appreciation for Chinese culture. She writes layered mysteries that blend gritty crime, personal redemption, and a touch of the supernatural. Her stories explore the shadows but lead to justice, closure, and hope — often giving characters one final chance to make peace with the past.

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