Order of Amish Mysteries Books
The Amish Mysteries series is a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Laura Bradford. The protagonist of the series is Claire Weatherly. Claire had originally intended to take a break from the stress of everyday life to spend some time in Heavenly, Pennsylvania, but she liked it so much, she ended up opening up her own shop there, called Heavenly Treasures. But when a body is found, Claire can’t help but get involved… (more…)
Order of Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries Books
The Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries series is a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Elizabeth Lynn Casey (Laura Bradford). Tori Sinclair is a librarian who has moved down south to Sweet Briar, South Carolina. It is there she joins a sewing group, and soon must clear her own name from a case of murder. (more…)
Order of Laura Bradford Books
Laura Bradford is an American author of mystery and romance novels. She writes the Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries (as Elizabeth Lynn Casey), the Jenkins & Burns mysteries and the Amish Mysteries series. Laura has been writing ever since she was young, and at the age of 10 sent her prized second novel (O’Casey’s Wish) off to a publishing house – only to be rejected. She still maintains hope that the novel will see the light of day. Laura is a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. She lives in New York with her family. (more…)
Order of Boxcar Children Books
The Boxcar Children is a series of children’s mystery novels created by American author Gertrude Chandler Warner. The series follows four orphans – Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny Alden – who find a boxcar in the forest that they turn into their home. Not long after that, they meet their grandfather, who they had believed was a mean person but was actually a nice man. Soon, the children become amateur sleuths and go around solving the mysteries that they come across. Although adults are present in the series, the children are very much unsupervised. In 2014, an animated film was released (starring Martin Sheen). (more…)
Order of Gertrude Chandler Warner Books
Gertrude Chandler Warner (1890-1979) was an American author of children’s mystery novels. She is best known for creating the popular Boxcar Children series. Gertrude had wanted to become a writer from when she was a young girl. She would write stories for her grandfather and give them to him as Christmas gifts. As a child, Warner would see the inside of a caboose with a stove inside and dream about living inside a train. It would be this childhood dream that she would develop into what she would ultimately be known for – The Boxcar Children. Besides writing, Warner also worked as a teacher and volunteered for various non-profit organizations. She died in 1979 at the age of 89. (more…)
Order of Harriet Whitehorn Books
Harriet Whitehorn is a British author of children’s mystery novels. She writes the Violet series. Harriet Whitehorn is resides in London with her husband and three daughters. Harriet attended and studied at the Architectural Association, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Reading University. Her first novel is Violet and the Pearl of the Orient with Becka Moor doing illustrations. Becka Moor had studied at Glyndwr University in the North of Wales. (more…)
Order of Hammond Innes Books
Hammond Innes is the pen name of English novelist Ralph Hammond Innes (1913-1998), who wrote mystery and thriller novels, children’s books and travel non-fiction books. He was known for a great attention to detail with his description of scenes. Innes wrote his protagonists as regular men who happened upon circumstance rather than traditional “heroes.” When in a hostile environment, the character must then use his own cleverness to get out of trouble, and not any kind of weapon or gadget. (more…)
Order of William Marshal Books
William Marshal is the protagonist of a series of historical fiction by British novelist Elizabeth Chadwick. The series largely follows William Marshal, an English soldier and statesman from the early part of the 13th century. The series also goes back even further, in the form of a prequel that follows William’s father, John. (more…)
Order of Elizabeth Chadwick Books
Elizabeth Chadwick is a British author of historical fiction. She writes a series featuring the real-life historical figure William Marshal. Ever since Elizabeth was young, she has been making up stories, but only started writing when she was 15. After writing a story about the Holy Land in the 12th century, she realized that this was what she wanted to do for a living. When not writing, one of Elizabeth’s hobbies is being part of the historical re-enactment group Regia Anglorum. (more…)
Order of Hope Street Church Mysteries Books
The Hope Street Church Mysteries is a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Ellery Adams (originally written as Jennifer Stanley). The series follows Cooper Lee, who is newly single and repairs copying machines for a living. Looking for something new in her life, she turns to a Bible study group, but when a murder occurs, the group decides to investigate themselves. Together, the Sunrise Bible Study group find murderers while they search for friendship, romance and answers to some of life’s biggest questions. (more…)