Branded
When college professor Jackson Pierce and his students uncover a hidden pattern linking global events to corporate profit, what begins as an academic project becomes a deadly revelation. Jackson and his wife, a Shakespeare scholar, realize all too late that the pattern they’ve uncovered—code-named Branded—connects powerful corporations, media outlets, and political elites in a conspiracy worth killing for.
Pierce's published findings alert the firm responsible for the violent game of product placement. They respond with threats and power against the professor's family, students and journalists, as the company seeks to hide the truth that some of the biggest recent tragedies weren’t accidents at all, but perfectly executed campaigns designed to sell, distract, and control.
As assassins close in and reputations burn, unlikely allies must decide whether truth itself can survive in a world where stories are weapons, and everyone, everywhere, is already… branded.
John A. Tures is a political science professor at LaGrange College in Georgia, where he leads the political science program and directs undergraduate research. A former Washington analyst specializing in terrorism and homeland security, he brings rare depth to his study of power and governance. His scholarship on democratization and political behavior has appeared in leading journals, while his commentary has been featured in Yahoo News, HuffPost, and The Observer. Recognized for his sharp intellect and commitment to critical inquiry, Tures stands as one of the South’s most respected academic voices on politics and global affairs.
