“An engrossing history of the Tlingit-Russian war, its causes, and its impacts on North America. Written from the perspective of the Tlingit, this refreshing narrative explores a war long ignored in white settler history. The prose is gripping, propelled along…
Review from Booklist
Another review of The Last Stand of the Raven Clan is in! Here is an excerpt of the review from Booklist: “This is a detailed and immersive history of a little-known chapter in the colonizing of the Americas by Europeans.…
Kirkus Reviews
The first review of The Last Stand of the Raven Clan is in! Here are some of the good things that Kirkus Reviews has to say about our forthcoming book: “Russian imperialism is checked in an often surprising story of…
Children’s Lit Tour
Springfield and Amherst, Mass – There must be something in the Pioneer Valley water that fosters creativity and playfulness. Or maybe it’s just a coincidence that two of America’s most celebrated kids’ lit author-illustrators lived in this region. Today they…
All About Alaska
Somerville, Mass – Our family has a big adventure coming up this summer: a trip to Alaska! Daddio and I are doing research for our forthcoming book The Last Stand of the Raven Clan. We have already taken research trips…
Historical Novel Society Review
“The combined romance of the ambitious empress, the fate and forays of great art, and the joys of maritime archaeology make this an inspiring, completely riveting read.” Inspiring! Completely riveting! The Historical Novel Society has posted a stellar review of…
Tsarina’s Lost Treasure in Paperback
The Tsarina’s Lost Treasure is now available in paperback! Available at your favorite bookstore! Buy the Tsarina’s Lost Treasure in paperback here.
Review in Wreckwatch Magazine
Just when we started to think the world had forgotten about The Tsarina’s Lost Treasure, our editor sends us a fantastic review in Wreckwatch Magazine. (Who knew there was such a magazine? I sure didn’t. But I’m glad there is!)…
Review of Tsarina by Michael Daswick
Do you love: Shipwrecks, world-class art, treasure hunting, history, palace intrigue, power struggles and suspense? The Tsarina’s Lost Treasure has all of this, and more. The premise is simple: Catherine the Great bought some of the finest art in the world; while…
Real-Life Treasure Hunt Books
“What’s better than going on a treasure hunt? Reading about a treasure hunt from the safety of your own home. You won’t get rich, but you’ll get a lot less dirt in your shoes.” The Tsarina’s Lost Treasure makes Book Riot’s list…