William Martin has written seven novels, an award-winning PBS documentary, and a horror movie now considered a cult classic. He is best known, however, for his historical fiction, which has chronicled the history of Boston, New England, and the nation. His first novel,... More
PRAISE FOR THE LOST CONSTITUTIONA Book Sense Notable Book
“A good mystery, a better examination of constitutional issues and a superb paean to New England, its people, natural beauty and resources.”--Publishers Weekly
“The rich historical episodes . . . tell an engrossing family saga peopled with beautifully drawn characters and set in New England’s mill towns and forests from the days just after the Revolution through the Civil War and into the early 20th century. Thrilling. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal
“A rocket-sled of a ride that will be loved by history buffs, conspiracy nuts, puzzle nerds and even baseball junkies. After reading Lost Constitution, 'Green Monster' will have a whole new meaning for Red Sox fans. William Martin is not just one of America's finest historians, he is also a story teller of the first magnitude.”-- Randy Wayne White, New York Times bestselling author of Tampa Burn and Sanibel Flats
"Smart, witty. Terrific story telling . . . .. A great sprawling read. Enjoy!"—Allan Folsom, New York Times bestselling author of The Machiavelli Covenant
"Martin's... style is perfectly suited to this wedding of multigenerational saga and detective drama."—Kirkus Reviews
“A story old as time but as current as today’s newspapers. An electrifying novel that crackles in your hands until you white knuckle the pages and can’t let go.”--David Nevin, New York Times bestselling author of 1812 and Dream West
“Anyone even vaguely interested in American history will find The Lost Constitution unput-downable. It's got everything a reader could ask, depth, narrative pace, suspense. Best of all, the national charter takes on new meaning. So does the word "American."--Thomas Fleming, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Trial of Robert E. Lee
“Well conceived and entertaining while being educational in Constitutional issues and what this most important document means or should mean. . . . . An engaging and intelligent mystery.”—Lexinc.com
“Fascinating, informative, and impeccably set in the northeast American landscape that was the cradle of the Constitution and our country. Martin's extensive research and suspenseful storytelling skills make…compelling and thought-provoking fiction.”--Carole Nelson Douglas, bestselling author of the Irene Adler historical suspense novels“Weaves mystery, history, politics, and wit into the deadly search for a document stolen in the 18th century and worth far more than money in the 21st.”--Lucia St. Clair Robson, author of Shadow Patriots: A Novel of the Revolution
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