Just released!
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American Poison
A Deadly Invention and the Woman Who Battled for Environmental Justice
From national bestselling author Daniel Stone comes the untold story of Alice Hamilton, a trailblazing doctor and public health activist in the 1920s who took on the booming auto industry—and a deadly invention that would poison millions of people across America.
“readers will be riveted.”
—Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)
“Entertaining and eye-opening”
—Kirkus Reviews
“American Poison is an absolutely first-rate book, in which Daniel Stone displays his impressive research and storytelling prowess to craft a compelling, accessible narrative that I didn’t want to end. I found myself quoting it out loud to anyone who would listen. Fascinating, gripping and essential reading for all.”
“Stone masterfully conveys the David-and-Goliath-like story of the woman scientist who dared to take on big business.”
“This book is an essential environmental history. But, equally important, it’s a blazing torch of a tribute to people, like Alice Hamilton, who fight unheralded to make the world safer for the rest of us.”
“American Poison is every bit as page-turning as it is enlightening.”
Sinkable
An instant bestseller about obsession and the deep sea. This fast-paced character-driven story explores the world’s millions of sunken ships (did you know there are shipwrecks in Kansas?) and all their scientific, economic, and biological oddities.
“In this nimble, wide-ranging work of reportage, Daniel Stone brings to the surface a wealth of bizarre stories, arresting details, and other narrative treasures from the ocean depths.
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“The details are exquisite, the science is insightful, and the personalities...are over-the-top entertaining.”
“Fascinating and fun”
“Incisive and entertaining...a must-read.”
“Beautifully written, captivating from the first line.”
The Food Explorer
From Daniel Stone, the national bestselling account of the adventures of American food spy David Fairchild, who introduced hundreds of crops—including avocados, mangoes, and dates—to a hungry country.
“Fascinating”
“Stone is an amiable narrator who balances botany, culinary history and travelogue with fast-paced adventure writing and a well-drawn cast of characters.”
“A delicious piece of writing.”
“A delightful and beautiful read!”
