Book Log 2010 #56: City of Dreams by William Martin

When The Lost Constitution, the last book featuring action antiquarian Peter Fallon, took a decided turn towards politics at the expense of story, I was worried about the future of the series. Thankfully, my fears were premature. Mostly.

This time around, Fallon and his fiancee, travel writer Evangeline Carrington, get caught up in the search for Revolutionary War bonds worth over a billion dollars in current money - assuming they can be redeemed. Along the way they tangle with mobsters, financiers, self-styled patriots and a mysterious bag lady, all of whom have an interest in the bonds.

I will say that Martin does a better job of injecting politics and current events into this book than he did with The Lost Constitution, which was disappointing. This is more in tune with Martin's other Fallon books, but with a higher body count.

If you liked Harvard Yard or Back Bay you'll like this book. Even if it is set in New York.