David Liss, historical fiction author with a flair for the humorous, is this year’s GCPL Distinguished Speaker. Although Mr. Liss is widely known for his historical fiction, he has also written contemporary mystery and several graphic novels. He has won numerous literary awards including the MacAvity and Edgar Awards for Conspiracy of Paper, which was also named a notable book by The New York Times in 2001.
2015 Distinguished Speaker, David Liss, will speak on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Notre Dame Education Center, 1300 Auburn Road in Chardon. A wine and cheese reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m. The cost to attend the program is $5. To attend the reception and program, attendees will be charged $20 – limited availability.
Tickets to this program are available at all Geauga County Public Library locations beginning in late September and at the door the evening of the event. Reception tickets must be purchased prior to Friday, Oct. 30, and will not be available at the door.
Liss’ historical fiction includes the Benjamin Weaver series (A Conspiracy of Paper, A Spectacle of Corruption, and The Devil’s Company) as well as the stand-alone novels The Coffee Trader, The Whiskey Rebels, The Twelfth Enchantment, and The Day of Atonement. His novel The Ethical Assassin is set in contemporary times. His latest novel, Randoms, is a science fiction offering for younger audiences. Liss has also authored numerous comics, including Mystery Men, Sherlock Holmes Moriarty Lives, and Angelica Tomorrow. The Coffee Trader and The Ethical Assassin are being developed as films, and A Conspiracy of Paper is being adapted for television.
The Geauga County Public Library has Mr. Liss’ work in print, eBook, and audio formats. You will also find more information about him and all his books on his website. The Distinguished Speaker series is sponsored by the Geauga County Library Foundation and the combined Friends of the Libraries.
What the critics say about David Liss’ work:
“Historical fiction buffs will enjoy an action-packed adventure in an unusual setting.” – Kirkus on The Day of Atonement
“In Benjamin Weaver, David Liss has created one of historical fiction’s most compelling action heroes. Weaver, the 18th-century London “thief taker” who appeared first in Liss’ A Conspiracy of Paper (2000), is a Jewish ex-boxer who mixes brawn and guile in rich plots involving global commerce and labyrinthine conspiracies. Through him, Liss explores such pertinent issues as political corruption, financial panics and anti-Semitism.” – The Washington Post on The Day of Atonement
“Another whiskey, please, bartender, and this time, leave off the tax.” – The New York Times on The Whiskey Rebels
