The Franchise

The Franchise

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Biographical Note: Thomas Elrod lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and daughter. His writing has appeared in the LA Review of Books, Independent Weekly, and elsewhere. The Franchise is his first novel. Review Quotes: A...

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Biographical Note:
Thomas Elrod lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and daughter. His writing has appeared in the LA Review of Books, Independent Weekly, and elsewhere. The Franchise is his first novel.

Review Quotes:

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"Fascinatingly entertaining Truman Show-like story... A daring debut." -- Booklist, starred review

"A stunning debut... Combining the gritty low fantasy of A Song of Ice and Fire with the trippy science fiction dystopia of the hit show Severance, the novel explores the intersection between art and profit in the age of reality television and mind-altering technology... Captivating." -- BookPage

"Offers sharp commentary on mainstream media's endless obsession with sequels and spin-offs, along with the hazards of fans treating real people like beloved characters." -- Library Journal

"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



Review Citations:

  • Booklist 03/01/2026 (EAN 9781250406583, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
  • Library Journal 04/01/2026 pg. 51 (EAN 9781250406583, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Elrod, Thomas
Thomas Elrod lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and daughter. His writing has appeared in the LA Review of Books, Independent Weekly, and elsewhere. The Franchise is his first novel.