Riess Introduces “Knight Light,” Third Book of Art Mystery Series

Manhattan/Westhampton Beach – A prolific author who resides in Manhattan and the Hamptons, Vassar graduate Claudia Riess has written the third book in her art mystery series. “Knight Light” was released on February 23 by Level Best Books.

Recently, Riess signed a second three-book contract with Level Best Books to continue the series that began with “Stolen Light.” The plot involved murder, the Italian Renaissance, and the Cuban Revolution—as well as a love story. The book was chosen by the Vassar travel program coordinator and the Vassar Latin American professor for distribution to the participants of their 2017 “people-to-people” trips to Cuba.

The latest suspense novel set in the art world, “Knight Light,” continues the exploits of amateur sleuths Erika Shawn, art magazine editor, and Harrison Wheatley, professor of Art History, as they attempt to track down a cache of art works looted during Germany’s occupation of Paris and solve present-day murders related to their search.

“Riess uses words as an artist uses a paint brush; the pages come to life.” –Joseph Epstein, Ph.D

“Mystery. Passion. Crime. What more could a book-lover want!”–Elizabeth Cooke, author of the Hotel Marcel Series

An engaging speaker, Riess has recently given several author talks via Zoom for libraries* and is scheduled for future Zoom and podcast events at more venues. Subjects include “Anatomy of a Murder Mystery,” “Dangerous Liaison: Fiction and History,” and “The Joys and Perils of Creating a Mystery Series.” Her talks are of interest to both authors and readers.

*“Thank you for a fun evening. It was very interesting to hear about the process of writing.”–Jocelyn Ozolins, Head of Reference, Shelter Island Library

Claudia Riess has worked in the editorial departments of The New Yorker magazine and Holt Rinehart and Winston. She has also edited Art History monographs. For more about Riess and her work, visit www.claudiariessbooks.com.

All three books in the art mystery series are available through Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, IndieBound.org and at independent book stores. For bulk discount purchases, contact https://levelbestbooks.wordpress.com.