"I don't want the crown. I want the reckoning." In a shattered nation ruled by warlords, corruption, and ghosts of the old world, one exiled heir rises from the ashes to ignite a revolution. Eron Rane was born into power and watched it all burn. Betrayed by his own blood and raised among the insurgents who killed his father, he became a weapon of war with no past and no future. But when a whisper of his mother's survival resurfaces, Eron breaks free and begins a ruthless quest for vengeance, truth, and redemption. Loyalty became currency, love became a liability. Eron forms a fragile alliance with Layla Cross, a brilliant intelligence operative torn between duty and desire. Together, they navigate a political hellscape of unstable alliances, rogue militias, and high-tech warfare, uncovering a conspiracy that threatens to tear the last remnants of the nation apart. As old enemies resurface and betrayal bleeds from every corner, Eron must confront the darkest truth of all: To rebuild an empire, he may have to become the monster who destroyed it. Blood and Empire is a blistering political crime thriller filled with raw emotion, explosive action, and razor-sharp twists — perfect for fans of The Last Kingdom (Ulthred...), Children of Men, and The Night Manager.