River of Kings: Book 11

The Mekong River has always belonged to someone... When Siamese frontier villages begin disappearing, trade along the Mekong collapses, and mysterious black barges emerge from the morning fog, Captain Arun Vessantara is sent north to investigate what appears to be a growing rebellion. What he discovers will challenge everything he believes about the history of Southeast Asia. Hidden beyond forgotten channels and ancient waterways lies a powerful civilization the outside world believed had vanished centuries ago. Protected by the river itself, the secretive River Kingdoms have preserved their laws, their armies, and their traditions while empires rose and fell around them. But now a mysterious ruler known only as the River King has returned, determined to unite the Mekong before foreign powers reshape the destiny of the region forever. Caught between loyalty to Siam and a hidden nation fighting to preserve its own future, Arun must uncover the truth behind a series of attacks designed to ignite a devastating war. As spies, foreign agents, and rival factions manipulate events from the shadows, every decision could determine whether the Mekong becomes a bridge between kingdoms-or a battlefield that consumes them all. Rich with political intrigue, frontier adventure, hidden civilizations, and unforgettable characters, River of Kings: The Mekong Incident expands the Siam Adventures series into its most ambitious chapter yet. Set against the breathtaking landscapes of the Mekong River, this thrilling historical adventure explores loyalty, leadership, sacrifice, and the timeless struggle between tradition and change. Some kingdoms are built on land. Others are carried by the river.