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.
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East Meets West Media Copyright © 2025 by Caryn M.
• What if you had one last chance to say goodbye?
• Justice for the ones we’ve lost.
• Some secrets don’t stay buried
• 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
• 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
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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