"James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!" FROM USA TODAY & MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY AN INCIDENT ON THE HIGH SEAS RISKS WAR BETWEEN THE USA AND CHINA. AND AN INNOCENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL TEAM IS CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE. Almost two-thousand years ago, the Roman Empire established its first embassy in Han China, and something went horribly wrong, the mission now a mere footnote in history. And today, in London, a shocking discovery is made that may be linked to those unfortunate events, and the proof could lie in the ancient capital of the Han Empire. In a hunt for the truth, Archaeology Professors James Acton and Laura Palmer travel to China to investigate a stunning discovery-the ruins of the doomed Roman Embassy. As they arrive, a terrifying incident between two of the world's most powerful militaries unfolds, sending not only the globe into a panic, but an innocent team of archaeologists fleeing for their lives. It is a race against time to find safe-harbor before war is declared, and the innocent become pawns in what could devolve into World War Three. In Embassy of the Empire, award-winning USA Today and million-copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy once again mixes history and today's headlines in a shocking international thriller sure to leave you burning through the pages into the late hours. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures in the style of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins, then you'll love this thrilling tale of archaeological intrigue. Get your copy of Embassy of the Empire now, and see what happens when two great empires collide-two millennia ago, and today... About the James Acton Thrillers: ★★★★★ "James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!" Though this book is part of the James Acton Thrillers series, it is written as a standalone novel and can be enjoyed without having read any other installments. ★★★★★ "Non-stop action that is impossible to put down." The James Acton Thrillers series and its spin-offs, the Special Agent Dylan Kane Thrillers and the Delta Force Unleashed Thrillers, have sold over one million copies. If you love non-stop action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor, try James Acton today! ★★★★★ "A great blend of history and current headlines."