Empire Games

Empire Games by Charles Stross is the first book in the Empire Games series, blending science fiction with alternate history. The novel is set in a world where alternate realities and timelines intersect. After a devastating global event, a new Cold War erupts between two empires—one in the British Commonwealth and another in the United States. The story follows protagonist Rita, a brilliant agent caught in the middle of inter-dimensional intrigue and power struggles. Stross weaves themes of political tension, technology, and the consequences of meddling with alternate timelines in a gripping, fast-paced narrative.