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David Liss is a prominent author from America, who likes to write suspense novels, historical mysteries, and literature & fiction books. He is particularly famous for writing the Benjamin Weaver mystery series. Author Liss also likes to write comic books and is quite both the forms of literature. Prior to the start of his writing career, author Liss was involved in the study of the British Literature of the 18th century. However, he left it midway in order to pursue a full time career in the field of writing. He started his career in the year 2000 with the release of his debut book titled A Conspiracy of Paper. Author Liss was born on March 16, 1966, in New Jersey, United States. He spent most of his initial years growing up in South Florida. From a very early stage in his life, Liss developed an interest in writing. His interests grew mainly in short fiction, essays, and comic books. Author Liss went on to complete his graduation from the Syracuse University and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the same university. Later, he enrolled himself at the Georgia State University for a Master of Arts of degree and then at the Columbia Univesity for a Master of Philosophy degree. It was during his post graduation that he had taken up the study of the 18th century British literature and left in between. Liss was also involved in an unfinished dissertation at that time.

Author Liss says that if his stint in fiction would have not worked out, he would have probably kept himself to his career in graduate school and looked for a job as literature professor. As of today, Liss has successfully established himself as a full time writer. He resides in San Antonio, Texas along with his beloved wife and kids. Most of the books written by Liss till date are historical mystery or historical thriller stories. The settings of his books include America and London at the time of 18th century, as well as the seventeenth century in Amsterdam. One of his books called The Ethical Assassin is regarded as a modern thriller-mystery. Author Liss won the Edgar Award in 2001 for his debut book in the category of the Best First Book. His successful writing career has allowed him to become an ITW member. Being an active member of this group, Liss regularly attends Thrillerfest and Boucheron literary festivals. At one point in his life, Liss used to work as an encyclopedia salesman. Liss’s debut book as well as his creation of the chief protagonist, private investigator Benjamin Weaver, received mentions in the New York Times. And in addition to the Edgar Award, the book has also won Macavity and Barry awards. The second book of Liss’s writing career was also named as a Notable Book by the New York Times. This book, The Coffee Trader, was also selected as one among the 25 best Books to Remember by the Public Library of New York. Author Liss his 3rd book as a sequel to the first one, which was also included in the bestseller list of a number of literary magazines all over the nation. The most recent book that Liss has written is known as The Whiskey Rebels. This book is set in New York and Philadelphia during the 1790s.

Each and every novel of this historical thriller series features the lead character in the role of a former pugilist named Benjamin Weaver. He is described as a Jewish born to Portuguese Sephardic parents. Benjamin’s birth had taken place in the 18th century in London. After a successful career in bareknuckle boxing, Benjamin changes his career and starts working as a ‘thief-taker’, or more appropriately called as private investigator. Author Liss has written the stories in first person, as told from the point of view of elderly Weaver. An initial book of the series is entitled ‘A Spectacle of Corruption’. It was released by the Abacus publication in the year 2005. At the start of the book’s story, it is shown that Benjamin Weaver gets convicted in a murder case and awaits his death. The conviction came as a mystery to all as Weaver claims that he did not commit the murder. The judge that passed the death sentence is determined to see Weaver hang and it appears that he is the one responsible for wrongly framing Weaver in the case. However, things take a shocking turn when the same judge offers Weaver a way to escape. Weaver asks himself with a lot of surprise what is going on in his life. He roams about the London streets during nights to get his name cleared. Later, Weaver lands into an entangled web. It seems that the murder case was just a small part of a bigger conspiracy against him. Weaver discovers double dealings, a priest’s extortion, and the involvement of dockworkers. Weaver is capable of handling any situation and banks on his vast experience in the field of private investigation.

Another thrilling book published in this series is called ‘The Devil’s Company’. It was released in 2009 by Random House. This book’s story is set in 1722. At the beginning of the novel’s plot, it is depicted that Benjamin Weaver lands in a deadly game of mouse and cat. He gets pitted against a mysterious and wealthy schemer named Jerome Cobb. It appears that Jerome wants Weaver’s guile and strength to carry treacherous plans of his own. Weaver gets blackmailed into robbing some important documents from the heavily guarded East India Company of England. However, the theft appears to the initial move in a large corporate conspiracy within the immensely powerful corporation of eighteenth century England. Now, in order to save his family and friends from the reach of Jerome Cobb, Weaver is required to infiltrate the guarded corporation, navigate the warring factions, and unravel a secret plot involving foreign spies, government operatives, and corporate rivals. As the nation’s security and millions of pounds fall at stake, Weaver finds himself stuck between hidden agendas, unexpected allies, and daring enemies. The novel is filled with scrupulous period research and explosive action, that are the trademarks of the author Liss. It depicts the formation of a modern corporation in the middle of a historical suspense that puts the lives of men and security of the country at a great risk. The description of Weaver’s wit and intelligence is done by author Liss in an excellent way. It takes the story forward and keeps the readers intrigued until the last page.