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Rabbi Small is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American author Harry Kemelman. David Small is the newly hired Rabbi of the Conservative Jewish congregation in Barnard’s Crossing, Massachusetts. He is wise, dedicated to Jewish tradition and a devoted husband. He also possesses formidable problem-solving and deduction abilities, which come in handy […]
Harry Kemelman (1908-1996) was an American author of mystery novels. He wrote the Rabbi Small series. A native of Boston, Kemelman earned his B.A. in English Literature from Boston University and his M.A. in English philology from Harvard. From there, he began a career teaching English. Kemelman spent World War II working as a wage […]
Benjamin January is the protagonist in a series of historical mystery novels by American author Barbara Hambly. Benjamin January is a mixed race man who has freed from slavery when he was a child by his mother’s love. He lived in France for a time, where he trained as a surgeon, but can’t get much […]
James Asher is the protagonist in a series of historical/urban fantasy novels by American novelist Barbara Hambly. Dr. James Asher is a former spy for Queen Victoria who has retired into private life. In order to save his wife’s life from a vampire named Don Simon, he takes a job hunting vampires. The series is […]
Darwath is a series of fantasy novels by American novelist Barbara Hambly. The series marks Barbara Hambly’s debut as a author. The series has been described as atmospheric, complex and powerful.
Barbara Hambly is an American author of fantasy, science fiction, mystery and historical fiction novels. She writes the Darwath, James Asher and Benjamin January series, and has contributed towards the Star Wars and Star Trek series. Barbara earned her Master’s degree in medival history from the University of California at Riverside. Before becoming a novelist, […]
The McRyan Mystery series is a series of hardboiled mystery/thriller novels by American novelist Roger Stelljes. St. Paul homicide detective Michael “Mac” McRyan is a 32 year-old cop in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. McRyan originally planned on a career in law with a prestigious firm, but a tragedy causes him to switch careers and do what […]
Penny Vincenzi is a British author of contemporary fiction and romance novels. She is the author of the Spoils of Time trilogy. She began writing when she was nine years old, writing three copies of her own magazine by hand on carbon paper. Before becoming a published author, Penny worked at the Harrods Library in […]
Grant Blackwood is an American author of thriller novels. He is best known for his work co-authoring novels along with such big name authors as Clive Cussler, Tom Clancy and James Rollins. He has written novels in the Fargo Adventures series with Cussler, Splinter Cell books (under a house name) and the Jack Ryan, Jr. […]
Claire Morgan is the protagonist in a series of crime fiction/suspense novels by American novelist Linda Ladd. Set in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, Claire Morgan is a female homicide detective who tracks down serial killers. Although her opposition is tough, Claire is capable of taking care of herself. She does have some help, in […]