The Kings Have Won: A Historical Fiction with Urgent Relevance

The Kings Have Won is a captivating examination of America’s path to Oligarchy. It is a reimagining of American history through the eyes of those who lived beneath the shadows of empire, capital, and power. It is a story of individuals caught in the undertow of larger systems—systems that, over the course of two centuries, evolved into the very oligarchy the book’s title alludes to.

Described by readers as “thrilling, inspiring, and chilling all in one,” the novel traces the arc of America from its more democratic aspirations to its slow, calculated consolidation of wealth and influence. With scenes set across pivotal historical moments—from the creation of the Federal Reserve to the collapse of the 1929 stock market, from the gilded excesses of industrial barons to the veiled manipulations behind 21st-century financial crashes—Gold paints a panoramic view of a nation becoming increasingly beholden to its most powerful few.

Punctuating the novel are illuminating real-world quotes from presidents, senators, judges, financiers, and media moguls—evidence of how power is spoken into permanence. These moments, both jarring and revelatory, remind readers that fiction is often closer to reality than we might wish to believe.

At its heart, the novel poses a provocative and unsettling question: Have we ever truly been in control of our destiny, or have the kings already won?