'The King is Dead' by Jim Lewis is a poignant exploration of the American Dream through two generations of the Selby family. The narrative opens with Walter Selby, a WWII veteran and political aide in Tennessee, who meets his future wife, Nicole, in a serendipitous encounter at a baseball stadium. Their idyllic life together takes a dark turn when Walter's integrity is compromised, leading to a shocking crime. Years later, we follow Walter's son, Frank, a reluctant movie star, on his introspective journey across America to unravel his family's complex history. His quest reveals the lasting impact of his parents' choices, both on his own tumultuous life and on the intricate tapestry of American societal transformation. 'The King is Dead' is a novel of enduring love, profound disillusionment, and the eternal quest for redemption, set against the backdrop of a nation's evolution.