Stephen L. Carter

Stephen L. Carter is a highly respected author and law professor, best known for his thought-provoking nonfiction books and critically acclaimed novels. Born in Washington, D.C. on October 26, 1954, Carter is the second of his parents' five children.

Stephen L. Carter has been a professor at Yale Law School since 1982, where he holds the prestigious title of the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law. Throughout his career, he has published a wide range of nonfiction books that have received significant critical acclaim. These books cover a variety of topics, including affirmative action, religion, and politics. In addition to his nonfiction work, Carter has also made a name for himself as a successful novelist.

Carter's first novel, The Emperor of Ocean Park, was published in 2002 and quickly became a national bestseller. His literary talent was further demonstrated in his subsequent novels, including New England White, which was published in 2007. Carter has received numerous accolades for his literary contributions, including the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature-Fiction. He continues to captivate audiences with his unique storytelling and insightful perspectives on a wide range of topics.

Stephen L. Carter also writes under the pen name A.L Shields, which he uses to explore different genres and styles of writing. Despite his numerous accomplishments and accolades, Carter remains a humble and dedicated educator and writer, committed to exploring complex issues and sharing his insights with the world. He currently resides near New Haven, Connecticut.
Elm Harbor Books
# Title Year
1 The Emperor of Ocean Park 2002
2 New England White 2007
3 Palace Council 2008
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Jericho's Fall 2009
2 The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln 2012
3 Back Channel 2014
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The Confirmation Mess: Cleaning Up The Federal Appointments Process 1981
2 Reflections Of An Affirmative Action Baby 1991
3 The Culture of Disbelief: How American Law and Politics Trivialize Religious Devotion 1993
4 Integrity 1996
5 Civility 1999
6 God's Name In Vain: The Wrongs And Rights Of Relgion In Politics 2000
7 The Violence of Peace: America's Wars in the Age of Obama 2010
8 Invisible: The Forgotten Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America's Most Powerful Mobster 2017
The William E. Massey Sr. Lectures Books
# Title Year
1 The American Newness 1986
2 Revolutions 1990
3 The Southern Tradition 1994
4 The Dissent of the Governed 1998
5 Achieving Our Country 1999
6 The Real American Dream 1999
7 Reshaping the Work-Family Debate 2010
8 Tiger Writing 2013
9 Three Songs, Three Singers, Three Nations 2015
10 Just a Journalist 2017
Stephen L. Carter Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Inherit the Dead 2013
2 New Haven Noir 2017