Fresno, California – 20, May – In The Emperor of California, debut novelist Lee R. Brand masterfully redefines the American political saga by introducing a hero unlike any other: one who has seen the future—and must decide how far he’ll go to control it.
The book follows George Fulton, a man declared dead but very much alive. The Emperor of California begins where most stories end—with a final breath that never comes. What follows is a sweeping personal account of political ascension, shadowy alliances, and a lifetime shaped by supernatural visions.
Readers witness George’s journey from his humble beginnings in Fresno to the heights of his political empire. George’s life becomes a meditation on legacy, power, and the ghostly voice of a young girl from his past—his Aunt Helen—whose presence guides him with cryptic wisdom through life’s most pivotal moments.
Brimming with vivid detail, high-stakes intrigue, and a haunting emotional undercurrent, The Emperor of California is not only a gripping tale of influence and ambition but a deeper reflection on what it means to be chosen and the burden of knowing too much.
The Emperor of California is now available in hardcover, paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats.
About the Author
Lee R. Brand, former Mayor of Fresno, California, brings his deep understanding of politics and leadership to his fiction writing. A graduate of Fresno State University and the University of Southern California, Brand has over 35 years of experience in business. Now, he turns his keen insight to storytelling, combining political intrigue with a supernatural edge in his debut novel. He lives with his wife, Trish, and their family in Fresno, California.