Marty Duncan

Minnesota author Marty Duncan brings history to life through novels that weave fictional characters into actual people, places, and events. From the Dakota War of 1862 and the Civil War to Minnesota’s Iron Range, his historical fiction explores the people and events that shaped Minnesota and America.

Explore Marty Duncan’s complete collection of historical fiction and other works, including the Black Powder Trilogy, Gold …then Iron, Iron Lake Burning, the Anunnaki Chronicles, and To My Love: Songs of Regret, Love and Hope. Books are available directly from Marty Duncan and through Amazon.

Minnesota Historical Fiction Inspired by Real People and Events

Author Marty Duncan with the Black Powder Trilogy historical fiction novels

About Gold …then Iron (the 2003 novel by Minnesota author Marty Duncan)

“…a fascinating tale of the second search for ‘gold’ on Minnesota’s Iron Range…The fictional plot is woven around the lives of real spies and officers who were part of British, American and Japanese Intelligence in the deadly years surrounding 1938. The author invites “the readers of this sweeping mystery to pick up the loose ends and discover where the Golden Eagle was hidden.”

— Mary George, Lake Superior Maritime Museum

About Iron Lake Burning (the 2003 novel by Minnesota author Marty Duncan)

“I couldn’t put the book down. I found the story very well written, well crafted, and extremely poignant. For me to finish a book in three days is wondrous…”

— R.Y. in Ellensburg, WA 

“A great story and one in which any school superintendent, past or present, could identify. It is also one, which anyone who aspires to the role should read."

  — Dr. R. U. in Mankato, MN

Praise for Marty Duncan's Novels