MICHIGAN’S MOST TALKED-ABOUT NOVEL TOPS TIME-TRAVEL CHARTS

The Boardman Watches is one of Michigan’s most talked-about novels, topping Time-Travel New Release chart for over 15 days. Written by international bestselling author Duke Lott, it explores choice, consequence, and time as an impartial judge, with growing readership across the US, Canada, Germany, and beyond.
- Michigan City-La Porte, IN (1888PressRelease) January 26, 2026 - The Boardman Watches, written by international bestselling author Duke Lott and edited by Mayank Gangwar, has quickly become one of the most discussed novels in Michigan’s literary circles. The book’s steady reader engagement and regional relevance have translated into national and international visibility.
The novel held the number one position on New Release list in the Time-Travel genre for over fifteen days, reflecting sustained interest rather than a brief spike. Its readership has expanded beyond the United States, reaching audiences in Canada, Germany, and other global markets.
Set across Michigan, The Boardman Watches follows Nathaniel Williams, Jack, and Rebecca, three equally driven characters bound by friendship, love, rivalry, and choice. The discovery of three watches capable of traveling through time introduces possibility, but not escape. The story avoids traditional heroes and villains, placing consequence and accountability at its center, with time acting as the final arbiter.
The novel’s restrained, reflective approach has fueled conversations both online and offline. With ongoing book signings, readings, and author discussions across Michigan, The Boardman Watches has moved beyond a standard release to become a continuing cultural conversation.
The book is available worldwide through Amazon and IngramSpark. Read here: https://a.co/d/i6HYIe6
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