Assassin's Creed: The Golden City is an upcoming novel by Jaleigh Johnson that offers a deeper look into some of Basim's earliest days. The novel's plot revolves around an emperor's involvement with the Order of the Ancients, as well as the efforts of the Hidden Ones to stop the assassination of the emperor's son. Exploring a new, earlier dynamic between Hytham and Basim is also a significant element of the story, helping drive the complexity of the plot.