Keys to the Empire

The third and final book in The Prototype Trilogy from former Road & Track editor Sam Mitani, Keys to the Empire is a high-octane international thriller that weaves a web of espionage, crime and family drama. At its heart is Dalton Lang, the "Phantom Assassin," a former Chinese hitman turned double agent who navigates a treacherous landscape filled with deadly enemies and hidden motives. Lang is drawn into the hunt to recover precious artifacts rumored to hold immense power, when his loved ones are threatened. His daughter, Elizabeth, and her romantic involvement with counterintelligence expert Max Koga, further complicates a mystery that draws in factions from the CIA, the Japanese Yakuza and the Chinese Ministry of State Security - among others. Follow Lang from the bustling streets of L.A.'s Chinatown to the serene settings of an abandoned winery as he teams up with former allies, confronts old enemies and faces new threats marked by intense combat, tactical maneuvers, and a constant struggle to stay one step ahead. This gripping tale blends action, espionage, and personal drama with a protagonist who is as skilled with a gun as he is tormented by inner demons. Published by Carrara Media.