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The Weather Warden is an urban fantasy series by American novelist Rachel Caine. The main character, Joanne Baldwin, is a Weather Warden. They can tame weather in order to prevent civilians from dying. The most powerful Warden is Lewis Orwell, who can control Earth, Fire and Weather. However, he has stolen bottles of Djinn (a […]
Rachel Caine was the pen name of Roxanne Longstreet Conrad (1962-2020), who writes urban fantasy, horror, suspense, mystery and sci-fi novels for both adults and young adults. She wrote the Weather Warden, Morganville Vampire, Outcast Season and The Revivalist series. Besides the Rachel Caine pseudonym, she also published books under the names Roxanne Longstreet (her […]
The Assassin’s Creed series is a series of historical fantasy novels by British author Oliver Bowden. The series is based on the popular video game series. The novels are set during the 15th century, following an Assassin named Ezio Auditore as well as other Assassins.
Anton Gill is a British author of historical fiction and non-fiction. He writes as Anton Gill, Antony Cutler, Ray Evans and Oliver Bowden. He specializes in contemporary European history, but has also written a series of Egyptian mysteries featuring Huy the Scribe. Anton has also written a series of novels based on the video game […]
The Arthurian Saga is a series of historical fantasy novels by English author Mary Stewart. The series chronicles Arthurian legend, including the life of Merlin for the first three books. It also follows the family of King Arthur, including his birth and rise to the throne.
Mary Stewart (1916-2014) was an English novelist of historical fiction, fantasy, mystery and romance novels. Mary is considered one of the founding authors of the romantic suspense sub-genre, seamlessly blending the romance and mystery/suspense genres. Her novels are set in various locations, including England, Damascus, the Greek Islands, Spain, France, Austria and more. She is […]
Conan the Barbarian, or Conan the Cimmerian, is a sword and sorcery hero created by American author Robert E. Howard. The character exists in the “Hyborian Age,” which takes place after the destruction of Atlantis. Conan is a Cimmerian who was already one of the greatest warriors around by age 15. Once he destroyed the […]
Solomon Kane is a character created by American author Robert E. Howard who appears in a series of adventure stories. Solomon Kane is a Puritan from the 16th and 17th centuries, whose goal it is to rid the universe of all evil. Kane is a somber-looking man – pale with cold eyes and wears a […]
Robert E. Howard (1906-1936) was an American author of pulp fiction, including fantasy, sword and sorcery, western, horror and boxing. He was also a poet. He is best known for his Conan the Barbarian character, and is the creator of the sword and sorcery sub-genre of fantasy. His other well-known series is the Solomon Kane […]
Javier Falcon is the protagonist in a series of crime fiction by British novelist Robert Wilson. Javier is Inspector Jefe of the Seville homicide unit in Seville, Spain. There, he investigates gruesome murders, fights political corruption, terrorism and the Russian mob. The series was adapted to a television series that airs on Sky in the […]