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David Liss

    1 janvier 1966

    Cet auteur plonge dans des périodes historiques avec une attention captivante aux détails, situant souvent ses récits dans des lieux animés tels que le Londres du XVIIIe siècle et l'Amsterdam du XVIIe siècle. Ses œuvres explorent la vie de personnages uniques évoluant en marge de la société, d'un ancien pugiliste devenu chasseur de primes à un négociant en café. La capacité de l'écrivain à entrelacer des intrigues palpitantes avec un riche contexte historique et des dilemmes éthiques révèle des défis pertinents pour le passé comme pour le présent.

    David Liss
    The Whiskey Rebels
    The Devil's Company
    A Spectacle of Corruption
    The Day of Atonement
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    Mystery Men
    • Mystery Men

      La grande dépression

      • 120pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      Introducing Marvel's all-new, never-before-seen heroes of the 1930s! With a new evil washing over an unsuspecting New York City, the Operative, the Aviatrix, the Surgeon, the Revenant and Achilles blast through dangers from blood-soaked mob warehouses to monster-infested mansions, and fight to blow the lid off a conspiracy that could bring the nation itself to its knees! Award-winning historical thriller novelist David Liss (Black Panther: The Man Without Fear) and acclaimed artist Patrick Zircher (Spider-Man Noir) weave an edge-of-your-seat and in-continuity adventure intertwined with America's most scandalous crimes! Before the Invaders...before the Twelve...who were the Mystery Men? COLLECTING: MYSTERY MEN 1-5

      Mystery Men
    • Randoms

      • 512pages
      • 18 heures de lecture
      4,5(29)Évaluer

      A twelve-year-old boy embarks on an adventure as he joins a four-person team aiming for membership in the Confederation of United Planets. Along the way, he uncovers conspiracies that mirror the science fiction stories he has always loved, blending his dreams with a thrilling reality.

      Randoms
    • The Day of Atonement

      • 384pages
      • 14 heures de lecture
      4,2(30)Évaluer

      Vengeance and rough justice drive the narrative in this enthralling novel, characterized by its sly wit and rich storytelling. The plot unfolds swiftly, immersing readers in a gripping tale that explores themes of retribution and moral complexity. With compelling characters and a captivating pace, the story promises to engage those who appreciate intricate plots and thought-provoking themes.

      The Day of Atonement
    • Realizing at the moment of his conviction for a crime he did not commit that someone is determined to see him dead and another to set him free, Benjamin Weaver works to expose a conspiracy with links to the coming election

      A Spectacle of Corruption
    • The Devil's Company

      • 400pages
      • 14 heures de lecture
      3,9(193)Évaluer

      Set against the backdrop of eighteenth-century London, this thrilling novel intertwines splendor and squalor, showcasing the author's signature storytelling style. Readers can expect a gripping narrative filled with intrigue, rich historical detail, and complex characters, reflecting the tumultuous social landscape of the time. The book promises to deliver a captivating experience that explores the darker sides of human nature within a vibrant historical context.

      The Devil's Company
    • The Whiskey Rebels

      • 548pages
      • 20 heures de lecture
      3,8(292)Évaluer

      America, 1787. Ethan Saunders, once among General Washington’s most valued spies, is living in disgrace after an accusation of treason cost him his reputation. But an opportunity for redemption comes calling when Saunders’s old enemy, Alexander Hamilton, draws him into a struggle with bitter rival Thomas Jefferson over the creation of the Bank of the United States. Meanwhile, on the western Pennsylvania frontier, Joan Maycott and her husband, a Revolutionary War veteran, hope for a better life and a chance for prosperity. But the Maycotts’ success on an isolated frontier attracts the brutal attention of men who threaten to destroy them. As their causes intertwine, Joan and Saunders–both patriots in their own way–find themselves on opposing sides of a plot that could tear apart a fragile new nation.

      The Whiskey Rebels
    • Benjamin Weaver is an outsider in eighteenth-century London: a Jew among Christians; a ruffian among aristocrats; a retired pugilist who, hired by London's gentry, travels through the criminal underworld in pursuit of debtors and thieves. In A CONSPIRACY OF PAPER, Weaver must investigate a crime of the most personal sort, involving the mysterious death of his estranged father, a notorious stockdealer. To find the answers, Weaver contends with a garrulous prostitute who knows too much about his past, estranged relatives who remind him of his alienation from the Jewish faith, and a group of powerful men in the world of finance who have disguised their business dealings with an intricate web of deception and violence. Relying on brains and brawn, Weaver uncovers the beginnings of a strange new economic order based on stock speculation - a way of life that poses great risk for investors, but real danger for Weaver and his family.

      A Conspiracy of Paper
    • The coffee trader

      • 384pages
      • 14 heures de lecture
      3,8(6258)Évaluer

      The Edgar Award-winning novel "A Conspiracy of Paper" marks a standout debut in 2000. In this suspenseful follow-up, David Liss transports readers to Amsterdam in 1659, a time of cultural and financial upheaval. The story unfolds in a world of trade, where schemers thrive and deception reigns. Miguel Lienzo, a once-envied trader in the Portuguese Jewish community, faces ruin after a sudden shift in the sugar markets. Now impoverished and reliant on his younger brother's charity, Miguel is desperate to reclaim his wealth and reputation. He partners with a seductive Dutchwoman who presents a daring opportunity: to corner the market on a new commodity—coffee. To succeed, Miguel must risk everything, navigating the chaotic markets, the greed of rivals, and a powerful enemy intent on his downfall. As he delves deeper, Miguel discovers that betrayal is rampant among Amsterdam's businessmen, with even friends harboring hidden agendas. With humor, imagination, and mystery, Liss paints a vivid picture of a world fraught with danger and longing, where traditional values clash with the demands of a burgeoning business landscape. This captivating tale will keep readers of historical suspense and coffee enthusiasts engaged long into the night.

      The coffee trader
    • Zombie

      An Anthology of the Undead

      • 500pages
      • 18 heures de lecture
      3,5(30)Évaluer

      An all-original anthology of stories from some of today's hottest supernatural and fantasy writers, 'Zombie' provides a new take on death and resurrection.

      Zombie
    • The Peculiarities

      • 336pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,6(383)Évaluer

      Set against a backdrop of Victorian society, Thomas faces extraordinary challenges, including potential sabotage of the family bank and the mysterious death of a friend. His most alarming issue is the leaves sprouting from his skin, hinting at a deeper magical influence in London. As proper society dismisses magic, Thomas must navigate the occult world, seeking help from unconventional allies like a lycanthropic medium and Aleister Crowley, to save his family business and prevent his transformation into a tree.

      The Peculiarities