Order of Kenneth Robeson Books
Kenneth Robeson is a house name belonging to Street and Smith Publications. The Kenneth Robeson house name was used on the cover of the Doc Savage and The Avenger series. Most of the Doc Savage novels were written by Lester Dent, but other authors who contributed to the series include William G. Bogart, Evelyn Coulson, Harold A. Davis, Lawrence Donovan, Philip Jose Farmer, Alan Hathaway, W. Ryerson Johnson and Will Murray. In addition, The Avenger stories were written by Paul Ernst and Ron Goulart. (more…)
Order of Lester Dent Books
Lester Dent (1904-1959) was an American author of pulp fiction. He is best known for his contributions to the Doc Savage series (writing as Kenneth Robeson). Dent went to college for business, intending to be a banker. While he was standing in line to apply, he discovered that telegraph operators made $20 more than bankers, so he decided to major in telegraphy. It was as he was working as a telegrapher for the Associated Press that he noticed how much writers made by writing for pulp magazines and began writing during slow hours. It wasn’t long before he was writing exclusively for Dell Publishing for $500 per month. Following Dell ceasing publication of their pulp magazines, he was contacted by Street and Smith Publications about writing a pulp magazine for an adventure hero – a hero that would end up becoming Doc Savage. Although the magazines were published under the house name of Kenneth Robeson, Dent was paid $500 (and later $750) per novel. (more…)
Order of Vish Puri: Most Private Investigator Books
Vish Puri, Most Private Invesigator is a series of mystery novels by English author Tarquin Hall. Vish Puri is a portly Indian detective, sort of a like what Hercule Poirot would be if he ate chili pakoras and went for rides in an auto rickshaw. Puri is a very accomplished detective – you can even ask him and he will tell you! (more…)
Order of Tarquin Hall Books
Tarquin Hall is an English author of mystery novels and non-fiction books. He writes the Vish Puri, Most Private Investigator series. Besides growing up in England, Tarquin has lived in the United States, Pakistan, India, Kenya and Turkey and also travelled extensively. As a journalist, his articles have appeared in such publications as the Times, Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, Observer and New Statesman. He lives in Delhi, India with his wife, BBC reporter/presenter Anu Anand, and two children. (more…)
Order of Dr. Charlotte Stone Books
Dr. Charlotte Stone is the protagonist in a series of paranormal romantic thriller novels by American novelist Karen Robards. Dr. Charlotte Stone sees what others do not. Charlie is a criminal pathologist and an expert on serial killers. She is also a survivor of an attempted murder by a serial killer herself. (more…)
Order of Devereaux’s Dime Store Mysteries Books
The Devereaux’s Dime Store Mysteries is a series of cozy mystery novels by American author Denise Swanson. The series follows Dev Sinclair, a new owner of an dime store located in a small town in Missouri. When bodies turn up in her new shop, she must become an amateur sleuth on the side. (more…)
Order of Ray Elkins Books
Ray Elkins is the protagonist in a series of mystery/thriller novels by American author Aaron Stander. Ray Elkins is sheriff in Northern Michigan’s gold coast – home to both permanent residents and summer residents. (more…)
Order of Aaron Stander Books
Aaron Stander is an American novelist of mystery/thriller novels. He is the author of the Ray Elkins series. Before becoming a published author, Stander worked as an English teacher and training writing teachers in the Detroit area. In 2000, along with his wife, Aaron left his job to move to a cottage in Traverse City, Michigan. Stander has written many articles, stories, poems and reviews. He is also the host of a radio show on Interlochen Public Radio called Michigan Writers on the Air. When he’s not writing, Aaron enjoys kayaking. (more…)
Order of Josephine Tey Mysteries Books
The Josephine Tey Mysteries is a series of historical mysteries by English novelist Nicola Upson. The series follows real-life mystery author and playwright Josephine Tey, who solves mysteries akin to those in her own novels. Tey herself was quite an enigma and didn’t leave much documentation of her life behind. Although Tey was from Inverness, Scotland, the series is set in the West End of London in 1934, which is where her plays would run as well as where many of her friends lived. (more…)
Order of Nicola Upson Books
Nicola Upson is an English author of historical mystery novels. She writes the Josephine Tey Mysteries series, based on the classic mystery author of the same name. Nicola studied English at Downing College, Cambridge. Before becoming novelist, she worked in theatre and as a freelance journalist. Nicola is the winner of the Escalator Award from Arts Council England. She lives with her partner and splits her time between the cities of Cambridge and Cornwall. (more…)