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Revenge of the Hungry Ghost

A murdered fiancé. A ghostly warning. And a deadly conspiracy buried in ancient gold.

A murdered fiancé. A ghostly warning. And a deadly conspiracy buried in ancient gold.

Former cop Paige Gold never expected to be dragged back into a case—especially by the ghost of her murdered fiancé. But during the Hungry Ghost Festival, his spirit delivers a cryptic warning that pulls her into a twisting investigation tied to stolen gold, Taoist alchemy, and a 2,000-year-old secret someone will kill to protect.

As danger closes in, Paige must track down the stolen golden elixir of immortality—once created for China’s First Emperor—and outwit a killer before she becomes the next victim.

Perfect for fans of supernatural thrillers, crime fiction with a twist, and strong heroines who won’t quit. Revenge of the Hungry Ghost blends mystery, suspense, and a reckoning with the past into a pulse-pounding story of love, betrayal, and the deadly cost of immortality.

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East Meets West Media Copyright © 2025 by Caryn M.

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Emotional Stakes

• What if you had one last chance to say goodbye?

• Justice for the ones we’ve lost.

• Some secrets don’t stay buried

Top Tropes & Reader Hooks

• Ghost seeking justice

• Disgraced ex-cop heroine

• Small-town mystery with cultural depth

• Hidden conspiracy

• East-meets-West emotional conflict

• Gold Rush secret buried in time

• Haunted legacy

• Betrayal among friends

• Race against time

• Murder mystery with a supernatural twist

• Strong female protagonist

What You’ll Experience in This Story:

• Justice for the dead—and redemption for the living

• One last chance to say goodbye

• A love that refuses to die

• The courage to face darkness alone

• The thrill of unearthing forbidden truths

• A woman reclaiming power after loss

• Betrayal exposed and balance restored

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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