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The Misbegotten Empire
Mark Alexander inherited an empire.
But inheritance is not control.
Surrounded by advisors, protected by soldiers, and guided by forces that claim to serve him, Mark quickly learns that power comes with a cost.
As political tensions rise across the water world of Apollo, Mark must navigate corporate warfare, shifting alliances, and a growing realization that his life is no longer entirely his own.
In a world where security feels like captivity and loyalty is never simple, survival may depend on learning when to obey... and when to resist.
The Misbegotten Empire is a gripping political science fiction thriller about power, succession, and the price of control.
But inheritance is not control.
Surrounded by advisors, protected by soldiers, and guided by forces that claim to serve him, Mark quickly learns that power comes with a cost.
As political tensions rise across the water world of Apollo, Mark must navigate corporate warfare, shifting alliances, and a growing realization that his life is no longer entirely his own.
In a world where security feels like captivity and loyalty is never simple, survival may depend on learning when to obey... and when to resist.
The Misbegotten Empire is a gripping political science fiction thriller about power, succession, and the price of control.
- GenresFiction
504 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 19, 2025
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March 22, 2026
I received this Kindle eBook as a Goodreads giveaway. Very pleasantly surprised. The plot is intriguing and cleverly thought out. I'm sensing the author planted a few seeds throughout the storyline that will be further developed as the series continues. I flew through this in about 4 hours; easy to read and visual, like a movie in my mind. There's mystery, action, humor, plenty of deception and drama, and absolutely no romance--my kind of book. Planning on paying for the rest of the series and supporting this amazing author.
January 19, 2026
Great first book
The MC Mark is totally out of his depth and his mother did him no favours socially isolating him , he's smart and tough but has absolutely no social skills and is incredibly naive , this is an excellent start to Mark's journey.
The MC Mark is totally out of his depth and his mother did him no favours socially isolating him , he's smart and tough but has absolutely no social skills and is incredibly naive , this is an excellent start to Mark's journey.
April 21, 2026
It wasn’t bad. I was not immediately interested. However, that may just be me. I’m a mood reader!
May 14, 2026
I thought it was very interesting with the world building and characters
July 22, 2026
This book follows a 14-year-old boy who suddenly inherits a company. As the new owner, he discovers that there are enemies targeting the business—many of whom he doesn't even know. He must learn how to lead the company on his own, without any guidance or support from others.
Because this is the first book in a series, much of the story focuses on setting up future events and introducing important characters and conflicts. While there were some parts that I found slow and not very exciting, this may be because the author was laying the foundation for the rest of the series. Overall, the book does a good job of introducing the story and preparing readers for what is to come in later books.
Because this is the first book in a series, much of the story focuses on setting up future events and introducing important characters and conflicts. While there were some parts that I found slow and not very exciting, this may be because the author was laying the foundation for the rest of the series. Overall, the book does a good job of introducing the story and preparing readers for what is to come in later books.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews