Order of Ralph Cotton Books
Ralph W. Cotton is an American author of western novels. He writes the Jeston Nash, Ranger Sam Burrack and Gunman’s Reputation series. Cotton started writing early on in elementary school, using it as an escape from the school work he wasn’t good at. Prior to becoming a novelist, he worked as a second mate on a commercial barge, a teamster, a Lutheran lay minister and an iron worker. When not writing, Ralph enjoys painting, sailing, photography and playing guitar. He lives in Hernando County, Florida with his wife Mary Lynn. (more…)
Order of Haley Randolph Books
Haley Randolph is the protagonist in a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Dorothy Howell. Haley Randolph is a fashionista who lives in Los Angeles, California. When her boss is found dead and she is implicated in the murder, she must become a detective herself in order to prove her own innocence. (more…)
Order of Dorothy Howell Books
Dorothy Howell is an American author who writes cozy mystery novels as well as historical romance novels (as Judith Stacy). She writes the Haley Randolph series. Dorothy wanted to be a writer after her eighth grade teacher began teaching creative writing. Dorothy was hooked immediately. But before she could make it to becoming a published author, she took a 20-year detour in having a family. Dorothy now lives in Southern California with her family, and is now a grandmother. (more…)
Order of Douglas Brodie Books
Douglas Brodie is the protagonist in a series of historical/crime fiction novels by Scottish novelist Gordon Ferris. Originally from Kilmarnock, Douglas Brodie is a crime reporter for the Glasgow Gazette following World War II. He had served in the war, during which he made Major. Prior to that, he was a cop in Glasgow. Brodie stands at 6′ tall with a strong build. (more…)
Order of Gordon Ferris Books
Gordon Ferris is a Scottish author of historical, crime fiction and thriller novels. He writes the Douglas Brodie series. Prior to becoming an author, Gordon has worked as a computer programmer, as an executive for the Ministry of Defence (UK) and worked as a consultancy partner in Price Waterhouse’s banking division. As for his novels, Gordon decided to set his first six novels in post-war Britain because he felt that the era was relatively untouched, whereas most authors prefer to write about the wartime itself, or the periods of time following the late 40’s. (more…)
Order of Hilda Johansson Books
Hilda Johansson is the protagonist in a series of historical mystery novels by American author Jeanne M. Dams. Set at the Turn of the Century, Hilda Johansson is a young Swedish woman who works as a housemaid for a wealthy family (the Studebakers) in South Bend, Indiana. (more…)
Order of Dorothy Martin Books
Dorothy Martin is the protagonist a series of English-style mystery novels by American novelist Jeanne M. Dams. Dorothy Martin is an American widow who has left the States behind for a small English cathedral town. It is there that she stumbles into becoming an amateur detective. (more…)
Order of Jeanne M. Dams Books
Jeanne M. Dams is an American author of British-style cozy mystery novels. She writes the Dorothy Martin series and the Hilda Johansson series. Jeanne was born in South Bend, Indiana, where she has lived her whole life. Despite that, she has been reading English mysteries since she was a teen and is a complete Anglophile. Jeanne says that if she could, she would live in a 17th century cottage in Kent or Sussex. Because she can’t, she created Dorothy Martin, who could live the life that Jeanne always wanted. Jeanne is a widow and lives with many cats. (more…)
Order of J. Mark Bertrand Books
J. Mark Bertrand is an American author of Christian crime fiction novels. He writes the Roland March series. Originally from Louisiana, Bertrand earned his MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Houston, where he resided for fifteen years. Following one too many hurricanes, he and his wife left Houston for South Dakota. (more…)
Order of Lori Wick Books
Lori Wick is an American author of historical and contemporary Christian romance novels. She has written several mini-series (of 4 or less books), including the A Place Called Home, Californians, Kensington Chronicles, Rocky Mountain Memories, Yellow Rose, English Garden, Tucker Mills and Big Sky Dreams series. Wick’s characters are typically idealistic, yet tangible with a steady plot pace. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband, Bob, and their three children. (more…)