The Franchise - by Thomas Elrod (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The Truman Show meets Game of Thrones in this epic tale of a studio-owned Fantasy world.

A land filled with magic and dragons and wizards and warriors.
Thousands of people live and work within its borders -- fearful of their enemies and loyal to their king.

The classic fantasy world of The Malicarn has been brought to life on the big screen in a series of epic movies, almost entirely populated by characters in total belief that their sham fantasy lives are real.

A fan-favorite actor finds himself doubting the studio's work, but the world of The Malicarn has an almost unstoppable momentum, and bringing freedom to a population who already believe themselves to be free won't be as easy as he thinks.

All the world's a stage.
Meet the players.

Review Quotes

"Elrod's debut novel is diabolically clever. The conceit grows more intricate and menacing chapter by chapter, decade by myth-weaving decade. The Franchise offers wonderful (and darkly hilarious) insights into the momentum of seductive stories and irresistible lucre." --Robert V.S. Redick, author of Master Assassins

"Wonderfully fantastical yet worryingly plausible - is it satire? Is it sci-fi or fantasy? Who cares when it's such a diverting read. So many character and plot threads are woven together to form a remarkable tapestry of ingenious deception and heartless commercialism." --Charlotte Bond, author of The Fireborne Blade

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