Politics. Power. Punchlines.
Coming soon from DC insider and 2024 American Fiction Awards finalist Rick Spees—a sharp, satirical novel exposing the deals and drama behind Washington lobbying.
Pre-Order Available September!

Early Praise for Rick Spees’ New Novel Capitol Losses
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“Capitol Losses by Rick Spees continues the adventures of lobbyist Richard Brewster in another very funny take on the crazy lobbying world of contemporary Washington… This novel is very fun, has laugh out loud moments, and you will want to keep reading. Plus, it includes a drink recipe!”
Tim Brown, Research Professor, Desert Research Institute
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"Capitol Losses, by Rick Spees, is a hilarious novel combining the worlds of lobbying, politics, and law… I can attest that Capitol Losses gets the details right, even as the story barrels along from one outrageous situation to another.”
Ambassador Allan Katz, Former U.S. Ambassador to Portugal
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A plot pulled from today’s headlines, Capitol Losses, the latest novel by Rick Spees is full of twists and turns. It is a book you will not be able to put down. Read it or suffer from Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)!
Art Dagaetano, Professor, Cornell University
Capitol Gains
Spees’ debut novel from 2022 revolves around Richard Brewster, a young associate at a prominent law firm in the Beltway. In a moment of ennui, he fabricates a fictitious client. This deception spirals into an journey marked by exhilarating successes and dramatic downfalls, offering a satirical glimpse into the worlds of law and politics.
Listen up.
Capitol Gains is now out on audiobook.
Experience the adventure like never before.
Finalist for the The 2024 American Fiction Awards
7th Annual Awards Sponsored by American Book Fest™
Capitol Gains has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 American Fiction Awards in the Humor/Comedy/Satire category.