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A legend buried for 2000 years. A race against time to uncover the truth. 210 BCE, CHINA. The most powerful emperor China has ever known is on the brink of death. In desperation, he sends his trusted alchemist on a quest for the mythical elixir of life. His fleet never returned... NOW, renowned archaeologist Professor Georgia Lee is determined to unlock the secret to the greatest discovery in human history. But she's not the only one seeking the precious elixir of life. Pursued by those who will kill to possess it, Georgia must find the one man who can help her win this deadly treasure hunt. With every twist and turn bringing her closer to her enemies, she is thrust into a globetrotting, pulse-pounding adventure from the forgotten tombs of ancient China to the treacherous jungles of Taiwan. Meticulously researched, this is a tale blended with rich historical facts to recreate all the drama, intrigue, and mystery of East Asia. A smart, fast-paced archaeological adventure, The Imperial Alchemist is a riveting thriller in the spirit of James Rollins, weaving history, action and thought-provoking philosophy on every page. If you loved Indiana Jones or The Da Vinci Code, this is for you!

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"""...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"

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A. H. Wang is a contemporary visual artist and author with a fascination for history and a passion for adventure. Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, her travels have taken her across five continents and dozens of countries. Throughout her journey, she has developed a sincere appreciation for local cultures and the lore of ancient civilisations. As well as making art and writing, you will find her deeply involved with her meditation practice. In a previous life, she was also a scientist, an engineer, a holistic counsellor, and a Reiki Master. She now lives in Perth, Australia, with her husband. Find out more about A. H. Wang by visiting her author website, www.AHWangAuthor.com

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