Burt Solomon

Burt Solomon is an American author, journalist, and historian whose work blends narrative history with historical mystery fiction. Drawing on decades of experience covering American politics and government, his writing explores the people, institutions, and pivotal events that have shaped the United States. Whether writing nonfiction or historical novels, Solomon combines meticulous research with engaging storytelling, bringing history to life through richly detailed narratives and compelling characters.

Before becoming a full-time author, Solomon spent many years as a political journalist in Washington, D.C. He served as a staff correspondent for National Journal, where he covered the White House during the administrations of George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, earning the Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency. He later became a contributing editor at The Atlantic, continuing to write about American history, politics, and public life. His journalism has informed a literary career characterized by historical accuracy, vivid characterization, and an eye for the human stories behind major events.

Over the course of his career, Solomon has written acclaimed works of nonfiction on American political and cultural history as well as the John Hay Mysteries, a series of historical detective novels featuring Abraham Lincoln's private secretary. Through his combination of rigorous scholarship, journalistic insight, and entertaining storytelling, he has established himself as a distinctive voice in historical nonfiction and historical mystery fiction.