is a journalist and editor who has spent the past twenty-five years crafting compelling works of nonfiction. His first book, Lost Rights: The Misadventures of a Stolen American Relic, chronicled the 138-year journey of an original, priceless rendition of the Bill of Rights that was pilfered during the Civil War. Publishers Weekly called the book a “remarkable American story” and a “marvelously compelling read” in a starred review. Dave has spoken at the National Archives, the National Constitution Center, and Virginia’s State Library, and appeared on an episode of the History Channel show "Brad Meltzer's Lost History." He was also featured on C-SPAN's Book TV. As an editor he has worked with some of the nation’s top nonfiction writers, and been part of teams that have won three National Magazine Awards. Contact him at davidhowardauthor@gmail.com. For book events or publicity, write to Sarah Grimm: sgrimm@penguinrandomhouse.com. 

Read Dave's story on money laundering in the Daily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/from-teddy-bears-to-trump-towers-heres-how-money-laundering-works