Water War presents a fictional account set in 1920s California, inspired by the history of water acquisition by Los Angeles in the Owens Valley.
New York City, New York, United States, 4th Mar 2026 – Author James R Morris announces the release of his novel, Water War: The Fight For California Water In The 1920s. The book is a work of Historical Fiction and is available on Amazon in multiple formats.
About the Book Theme
Water War: The Fight For California Water In The 1920s is a Historical Fiction novel set in California during the 1920s. The story is based on real historical events connected to the acquisition of water by Los Angeles from the Owens Valley.
The novel follows a ranching family living in the Owens Valley during a period of major change. At that time, Los Angeles was increasing the amount of water it was taking from the Owens Valley. The book presents this period of California history through the daily lives and experiences of local residents.
The narrative provides a fictional account inspired by documented events. It presents the social and economic conditions of the time and highlights how infrastructure projects affected rural communities. As a work of Historical Fiction, the novel combines historical background with imagined characters and personal stories.
This publication contributes to the limited number of novels written about the Owens Valley water developments of the early twentieth century. While several nonfiction works have examined the subject, this book approaches the topic through a fictional format.
Genre and Category
The book is classified as Historical Fiction. It explores a significant period in California history and presents it in narrative form. Readers interested in Historical Fiction that is rooted in documented events will find this work relevant.
Author Background
James R Morris was born and raised in Owens Valley, California. His family has lived in the region for several generations. During his childhood, he lived in verious Owens Valley communities, including Olancha, Lone Pine, Bishop, and Independence.
He also spent summers in the mountains with local ranching families. During those years, he heard firsthand accounts from people who had knowledge of the historical events that later became part of this novel’s background.
Morris later attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Business Administration, and a PhD in finance. He taught finance at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Houston, and the University of Colorado Denver. He retired as Professor Emeritus.
In his academic career, Morris has written numerous professional and academic articles in finance. He is also the author of three textbooks on financial modeling:
● The Dow Jones-Irwin Guide to Financial Modeling (1987)
● Introduction to Financial Models for Management and Planning (2009, with John Daley)
● Introduction to Financial Models for Management and Planning, Second Edition (2017, with John Daley)
Although his professional background is in finance, he has maintained a long-standing interest in history, particularly the history of California. Water War: The Fight For California Water In The 1920s reflects that interest and his personal connection to the Owens Valley region.
He currently lives in Denver, Colorado.
Availability
Water War: The Fight For California Water In The 1920s is available for purchase on Amazon.
Additional information about the author and the book can be found at: Website: JamesRMorris44.com
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