“I write historical fiction about the mechanics of power, delivering hidden truths in gripping, accessible prose.”
“…a rare voice of measured clarity, whose deep historical insight is expertly translated into character-driven, high-stakes and cinematic narratives ready for television adaptation.”
Cinematic popular fiction.
For fans of historical dramas, who crave both history and intrigue, this engrossing collection of 19 short stories serves as an illuminating window into America’s past and the clandestine machinations of America’s elite, its secretive oligarchy.
The book is a masterfully woven collection of 19 riveting stories that span two centuries.
TV/Film Comp: Succession meets Wolf Hall / Marie Antoinette
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Dark Pools
(2025)
In the shadows of wealth and ambitions, control is worth any cost.
In a world where money buys influence and secrets are deadly, Secretary of The Treasury, Jane Holt navigates a dangerous game where power rules.
But, as alliances grow, so does the casualties.
In a escalation for control between the U.S. President and a secret banking cartel, who will blink first, and who will survive? This gripping thriller examines the hidden world of finance, and the forces that shape history.
TV/Film Comp: Margin Call meets Mr. Robot / Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
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A passion Revisited
Born and raised in Paris, Gold’s creative instincts were awakened by his father’s stories of war and survival.
It was there he learned that history isn’t just about kings and treaties—it lives in the haunting weight of choices made under pressure.
Today, that philosophy drives his fiction. His voice is resonant, his prose is accessible, and his perspective is deeply informed.
Cinematic popular fiction.
The Ruby Mountains Thriller:
My latest project is a fast-paced thriller set against the rugged, unforgiving backdrop of the Ruby Mountains, north of Las Vegas. If you enjoyed the tension and pacing of Dark Pools, this story will feel like a natural evolution.
It is, at its core, a story of reckoning. The isolation of the peaks provides the perfect pressure cooker for characters who can no longer run from their pasts. I’m pushing the pacing even harder on this one, aiming for that lean, cinematic intensity that hits fast and doesn’t let go until the final page.
A New Historical Epic:
Beyond the mountains, I have begun the foundational research and structural layout for my next historical fiction novel. While I am keeping the plot tightly under wraps for now, I can share that it centers on the era of George Washington.
This isn’t a dry recounting of history; it is a sprawling, deeply cinematic story that dives into the personal and political machinations of the time. The scope is ambitious, the stakes are foundational to the country we know, and the narrative threads are, quite frankly, fascinating to untangle.
These projects represent two sides of the same coin: the high-octane thriller and the immersive historical epic. I look forward to sharing more about these journeys with you as they develop.
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