Ghost Emperor
Narrated by Douglas Stuart McDaniel
The Ashes of Empire Saga, Book 1
- Released
- January 16, 2026
- Length
- 6 hrs 46 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Premium Pulp Fiction
In "Ashes of Empire: Ghost Emperor," the aftermath of Alexander the Great's decay marks the dissolution of his empire, transforming loyalty into appetite and divinity into rumor. Set in Babylon, this first volume explores the chaotic interplay of ambition, grief, and faith as generals rise to power and every act of devotion turns violent. Rather than a traditional historical narrative, it presents a mythic autopsy of civilization's decline, revealing how empires confront their mortality through stories of betrayal and ritualized conflict. The tale serves as a haunting reflection on the echoes of history, capturing the desperate search for meaning amid ruin.
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