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David Liss


USA flag (b.1966)

David Liss was born in 1966 and grew up in south Florida. He is currently a doctoral candidate in the Department of English at Columbia University. He lives in New York City.

Awards: Macavity (2001), Edgar (2001), Barry (2001)  see all

Genres: Historical Mystery, Young Adult Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Historical
 
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Series
Benjamin Weaver
   1. A Conspiracy of Paper (2000)
   2. A Spectacle of Corruption (2004)
   3. The Devil's Company (2009)
   4. Day of Atonement (2014)
   The Double Dealer (2017)
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Randoms
   1. Randoms (2015)
   2. Rebels (2016)
   3. Renegades (2017)
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Novels
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Collections
   Men Seeking Women (2001) (with Po Bronson and Alexander Parsons)
   Four Summoner's Tales (2013) (with others)
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Novellas and Short Stories
   What Maisie Knew (2011)
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Books containing stories by David Liss
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Shapers of Worlds Volume IV (2024)
(Shapers of Worlds, book 4)
edited by
Edward Willett
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Limbus, Inc. - Book III (2016)
(Limbus, Inc., book 3)
edited by
Brett J Talley

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Awards
2001 Macavity Award for Best First Novel : A Conspiracy of Paper
2001 Edgar Award for Best First Novel : A Conspiracy of Paper
2001 Barry Award for Best First Novel : A Conspiracy of Paper

Award nominations
2009 Macavity Award for Best Historical Novel (nominee) : The Whiskey Rebels
2001 Anthony Award for Best First Novel (nominee) : A Conspiracy of Paper


David Liss recommends
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Foundling Fathers (2026)
Meg Elison
"Meg Elison has produced a sly meditation on greatness, American politics, and the very notion of national hagiography. Also, this book is just a lot of fun to read."
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The Legend of Charlie Fish (2023)
Josh Rountree
"Equal parts touching and bizarre, The Legend of Charlie Fish is a weird western with heart, and is a completely delightful read from start to finish."
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Shadow of the Lions (2017)
Christopher Swann
"A wonderful coming of age story, a taut emotional rollercoaster, and a hell of a debut. Christopher Swann hits the sweet spot with a novel that has a gripping plot, beautifully rendered characters, and an accomplished style. I loved it."

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