About this book:

In the opulent yet chilling Ashcroft Manor, five strangers are summoned for a twisted inheritance game by the recently deceased billionaire, Jonathan Ashcroft. Among them are Julian, a disgraced journalist; Elias, a formidable businessman with a hidden connection; Robert, a timid former accountant; Willow, a seemingly innocent botanist; and Serena, a sharp corporate strategist. Trapped and cut off from the outside world, they are forced to participate in a series of cryptic tasks orchestrated by Ashcroft himself, vying for a fortune built on secrets and lies.

As the game progresses, alliances form and shatter under the pressure of mounting suspicion and the manor's oppressive atmosphere. The death of one participant and a mysterious injury to another reveal a darker game at play, one beyond Ashcroft's initial design. Unearthing family secrets, hidden vaults, and ancient artifacts, Julian and his reluctant allies realize the game isn't just about wealth, but about a legacy steeped in murder, dark power, and a generational conspiracy protected by a loyal, chillingly capable housekeeper.

With the help of Elias's daughter, a tenacious journalist, the surviving participants expose the truth behind the Ashcroft empire: a foundation built on blood money and sustained by a mysterious, living force tied to an ancient family secret. The inheritance game becomes a desperate fight for survival and a quest to bring a hidden legacy of crime to light. But even as the truth is exposed, the inheritors discover that the price of fortune is far higher than they could have ever imagined, revealing a shadow world and a power that extends far beyond the manor walls.