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Pub Date Oct 06 2026 | Archive Date Oct 06 2026


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Description

One man.

Zero chance of winning.

Nothing left to lose.

After the pandemic costs him his career—and his sense of purpose—Tristan Heller makes an unthinkable decision: he runs for president of the United States. Not to win, but to say what no one else will.

Backed by a scrappy crew of Silicon Valley outsiders, Tristan’s long-shot campaign cuts through the noise of the 2024 election with blunt, incendiary truth. What begins as a protest quickly gains traction—drawing attention from voters hungry for honesty...and from forces far more dangerous.

As his message spreads, so does the backlash. Online fury spills into the real world. Money, misinformation, and power close ranks. And Tristan finds himself in a fight he never intended to start, against a system that doesn’t reward disruption, and the people who will do anything to silence it.

In a nation defined by division, speaking the truth can make you a target.

A sharp, provocative literary novel with the pulse of a political thriller, Tristan 4 America is a story about ambition, disillusionment, and the high cost of trying to change a country on the brink.

One man.

Zero chance of winning.

Nothing left to lose.

After the pandemic costs him his career—and his sense of purpose—Tristan Heller makes an unthinkable decision: he runs for president of the United...


Advance Praise

Bruce Overby’s new novel, Tristan 4 America, is a wild, twisty ride that kept me engaged from start to finish and even had me wishing the book’s protagonist was on my ballot!

—Clifford Garstang, author of Oliver’s Travels and The Last Bird of Paradise

Overby’s riveting rollick careens from humor to tragedy and from cynicism to idealism as his savvy tech bro struggles to reconcile the American dream with our wrenching political time. Amid the pathos, snappy dialog, and fireworks, Overby also delivers a primer on campaigns and some compelling visions.

— Charles Robbins, author of The Accomplice and co-author, with former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, of The U.S. Senate

Squarely confronting the hot-button issues that shape our nation, Overby lays down a thought-provoking playbook for an improved, more humane America. A crackling political satire that is both irreverent and relatable, Tristan 4 America has got my vote.

— Dean Monti, author of The Monosexual and The Sweep of the Second Hand

What to do after a pandemic-era layoff? A Silicon Valley sales team, inspired by the idea of quick cash and nothing to lose, launches a presidential bid for their straight-talking boss, Tristan, who shocks them all with his ability to inspire young voters. With his candidacy gaining momentum and faced with the dire threats that come with public office, Tristan and his team must decide whether to fight for the issues they care about or quit the campaign to cash out. Tristan 4 America is a fast, thrilling, and satisfying read.

— Beth Uznis Johnson, author of Coming Clean 

Bruce Overby’s new novel, Tristan 4 America, is a wild, twisty ride that kept me engaged from start to finish and even had me wishing the book’s protagonist was on my ballot!

—Clifford Garstang...


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EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781972197080
PRICE $15.99 (USD)
PAGES 223

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