The Emperor’s Curse

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

Stolen gold tied to a forgotten Chinese immortal elixir turns a robbery at a small-town Gold Rush museum into a deadly conspiracy that puts Officer Paige Gold in the crosshairs.

Her fiancé’s experimental cure—powered by mysterious gold dust from a two‑thousand‑year‑old legend—sparks fatal consequences. When a devastating death shatters her world, Paige races to uncover the truth behind the emperor’s stolen elixir before it disappears again.

As the Hungry Ghost Festival nears its final night, a familiar spirit delivers a chilling warning. Paige must outwit ruthless enemies before those who will do anything for power seize the gold’s potential—and silence her for good.

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

Perfect for fans of supernatural thrillers and international mysteries

Publication Info

Release

March 3, 2026

ISBN

979-8-9932858-0-1

979-8-9932858-1-8

AISN

‎ B0GQ6KH6WC

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.

Get to know me

A fast-paced mystery that sucks you in from the very first page. I kept reading faster cause I wanted to find out, it’s an easy read with scene descriptions make you feel like you’re there; I could feel Paige’s pain through the screen.

Pamela