Michael Rigg Signs with Level Best Books

On February 24, 2024, Michael Rigg signed a contract with Level Best Books, Maryland for the March 2025 release of his New Orleans-set novel, Voices of the Elysian Fields. Verena Rose at Level Best Books is the primary editor involved.

Voices of the Elysian Fields involves Jonathan Gray, M. D., Chief Deputy Coroner for Orleans Parish. Two days before Christmas, Robby O’Malley—Jonathan’s mentor for nearly forty years—dies from an apparent stroke. Robby’s death thrusts Jonathan into the political intrigue of New Orleans but also provides him an opportunity to fix systemic failures that led to his nine-year-old daughter’s death in a school shooting several years before. But first, he must establish himself in his new position and meet several investigative challenges.

Following Voices of the Elysian Fields will be two additional novels, currently scheduled for release in March 2026 and March 2027, respectively.