Blood On The Constitution

by R. S. Sukle

1920’s America
Coal slaves revolt; industrial giants retaliate. Government officials, debased by
greed, corruption, and power, set loose a hoard of thugs to run roughshod over
the coalfields to bust the union. Given badges, guns, and authority, they are the law and
above it. One optimistic tough guy, a fighter and dreamer, becomes the one shining hope
of the people, a champion for a better tomorrow. Will he win by losing or lose by winning?
Facing great risk and overwhelming odds, Teddy Albert, endowed
with an inordinate sense of justice, takes on Coal and Iron Police, covert
company agents, corrupt union leaders, and even Mafia bosses to
right each wrong, to wipe away each drop of blood on the Constitution.
This ably researched sequel to “Bucket of Blood the Ragman’s War” intertwines compelling
characters with actual happenings. It illuminates a shocking history, an era
of oppression, brutality, and murder. The events censored into obscurity…until now.

R. S. Sukle

Inspired by her father’s life as a social activist, Sukle has spent
a good part of her own delving into the study of labor history.
Along the way she uncovered many dark secrets hidden in forgotten union archives, news articles, and the memories of an older but quickly disappearing generation. The story is based on real people, actual events, news articles, court cases, family letters, and personal interviews.
Sukle, a graduate of Thiel College, lives in the Appalachian
mountains of Virginia with her husband, golden retriever, and
bossy cat. Her first novel, The Ragman’s War received good
reviews and is used as a supplemental text book in
a Pennsylvania high school.