A legend buried for 2000 years. A race against time to uncover the truth. 210 BCE – Ancient China. The most formidable emperor the world has ever known is dying. Desperate to defeat death itself, he sends his trusted alchemist on a secret mission to find the mythical elixir of life . The expedition vanishes without a trace… Now, two millennia later , a disturbing discovery in Taiwan draws archaeologist Professor Georgia Lee into a deadly international quest. The evidence hints at the truth behind the emperor’s lost expedition—and a secret some would kill to protect. As Georgia races across Asia to decode ancient clues, outwit dangerous rivals, and uncover a mystery buried since the Qin dynasty, she finds herself entangled in a web of ruthless adversaries, deception, and powerful conspiracies. From hidden tombs and ancient texts to modern-day assassins, this fast-paced archaeological thriller blends history, mystery, and action in a gripping story of forbidden knowledge, the hidden costs of immortality and a truth worth dying for. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and Steve Berry , The Imperial Alchemist is a page-turning adventure full of ancient secrets, high-stakes suspense, and international intrigue. --- “Breathtaking adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.” —Colin Falconer, author of Silk Road --- Uncover more secrets -- subscribe now at A.H. Wang's website for exclusive free content, immersive digital extras and the latest Georgia Lee news. "...a stunningly brilliant debut novel" - Mark Will, author of Of Letters and a Man: A "....Move over Dan Brown!" - Taylor Love, author of Not My Type "Enough twists and turns for a blockbuster movie!" - Leon Cameron, author of The Greatest Humans "An easy, entertaining, page turning read - Wang's debut book reads like the love child of Dan Brown and Matthew Reilly." - Amazon customer "A gripping tale with many twists." - Amazon customer "One of the best books I have read this year!" - Amazon customer "...I honestly didn't want to put it down and then I didn't want it to end." - Amazon customer "...Flawless." - Amazon customer "Desperately waiting for the release of the sequel." - Amazon customer A. H. Wang is a contemporary visual artist and fiction author with a deep fascination for ancient history and a passion for adventure. Enriched with Asian history and culture, her stories are a complex interweaving of fact with fiction. She lives in Australia, and is a self-confessed chocoholic.