The Last Hamilton
A Novel
Buy the Book: Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Hudson, Target, Penguin Random HousePublished by: Crooked Lane Books
Release Date: February 11, 2025
Pages: 288
ISBN13: 978-1639109913
OVERVIEW
After the last heir of Alexander Hamilton’s line is murdered, her heartbroken husband and best friend team up in this twisty thriller where a mysterious death uncovers not just an ancient secret society, but the treasures it holds—perfect for fans of Dan Brown and Sarah Penner.
The more they know, the more danger they’re in.
When Elizabeth Walker, the last heir of the Alexander Hamilton line, is tragically killed by a subway train in New York, foul play is immediately suspected. Elizabeth had been terrified, frantic, and manic during her last days, running mysterious errands, searching for a strange antique key, and sending cryptic messages to her best friend, Sarah Brockman.
The morning after Elizabeth’s death, a box of tattered documents lands on Sarah’s doorstep, confirming her suspicions about Elizabeth’s strange behavior and shocking death. She brings the box to Elizabeth’s grieving husband, Ralph. Working together, they are stunned to discover that Elizabeth was part of a secret society established by Hamilton himself to keep the United States just and free, its influence woven into every corner of the country’s history. As Sarah and Ralph race through the streets of New York to uncover the truth behind Elizabeth’s death, they must stop an ingenious and sinister plot before someone else catches up to them–and the secrets of Hamilton’s society are lost forever.
With fascinating details from the shadows of American history, The Last Hamilton is a sweeping and fast-paced thriller reminiscent of The Da Vinci Code.
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AUTHOR'S NOTE
I have been fascinated by the Founding Fathers and Mothers for almost as long as I can remember. Why they did what they did. It seemed like they had so much to lose and so little to gain. Most were relatively well off and, while oppressed under the British system, were still getting by just fine. Why did they risk it all? As Benjamin Franklin aptly put it at the signing of the Declaration of Independence: “We must all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.”
Were they so different from us? Were they so much better?
PRAISE
“A riveting thriller by a writer you will not soon forget. The Last Hamilton is equal parts masterful suspense and cool historical drama. A cast of characters that stays with you. The Last Hamilton is a gift for all readers.”
—Julie Klam, New York Times bestselling author of The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters
“The Last Hamilton reads like an action/adventure movie, weaving a National Treasure-style scavenger hunt into a backdrop tailor-made for Hamilton fans. The stakes are high, the pace is swift, and the history is compelling: A solid-gold combination.”
—Jessica Strawser, USA Today bestselling author of The Last Caretaker
"Beyond fascinating! A pacy contemporary thriller that answers the question: what if Alexander Hamilton had one last gift to give America? A must-read for puzzle lovers and history buffs."
—Glenn Cooper, internationally bestselling author of Library of the Dead
“A skillfully plotted story blending a rich tapestry of early American history with a contemporary mystery. Jenn Bregman’s The Last Hamilton could have been ripped from the headlines with sinister plans to disrupt the world financial markets – and one woman stands in their way. Sarah Brockman is unwittingly pulled into a murder investigation when the body of her friend is discovered. Sarah soon finds the dead woman has secrets – secrets worth killing for. Trust this author as she takes you into a dark shadowy underworld where friend and enemy are indistinguishable. Highly recommend this page-turning adventure. Fans of TheDaVinci Code and National Treasure will devour this one. Bregman will be on my must-buy list from this point on.”
—James L’Etoile, author of the Nathan Parker Detective series and Silver Falchion Award winner 2024
"An imaginative twist on Alexander Hamilton's legacy, The Last Hamilton is fast-paced with an interesting plot, and is full of Hamilton nuggets."
—Mollie Ann Cox, author of The Lace Widow
