The Emperor Checks In

Adrian Thorne wakes up inside the body of the First Emperor, a ruler whose power is far more fragile than his title suggests. Within moments he realizes that holding the throne in name alone brings dangers he never expected. Surrounded by rivals who are quick to test a new sovereign, he must decide how to turn his unexpected position into real authority. The story follows his efforts to take control of an empire that has never truly obeyed its emperor.