Order of Sharon Lee Books
Sharon Lee is an American author of science fiction, fantasy and mystery novels. She writes the Liaden Universe books along with her husband, Steve Miller. Lee graduated from high school in 1970 and went to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Before she got to become a novelist, however, she had several other jobs, including secretary, copywriter, call-in show hostess, copy editor, freelance reporter, photographer, book review and tractor trailer deliverer. Sharon has served as executive director, vice president and president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America organization. She has been married to Steve Miller since 1980. They live in Maine. (more…)
Order of Captain Alatriste Books
Captain Alatriste is the protagonist in a series of historical fiction novels by Spanish novelist Arturo Perez-Reverte. Captain Diego Alatriste y Tenorio is a soldier from the Leonese region of Spain durin the 17th century. He has been a soldier ever since he was 13 years old. Perez-Reverte conceived of the series after he was disappointed about how little was written about the time period of history (the Spanish Golden Age) that was written about in his daughter’s school textbooks. The series was made into a film entitled Alatriste starring Viggo Mortensen. (more…)
Order of Rylee Adamson Books
Rylee Adamson is the protagonist in a series of urban fantasy/paranormal romance novels by Canadian author Shannon Mayer. Rylee Adamson is a Tracker. When children go missing and the humans are out of leads, they call Rylee. Rylee is on the FBI Most Wanted List, has a pet werewolf and a witch for a best friend. (more…)
Order of Arturo Perez-Reverte Books
Arturo Perez-Reverte is a Spanish author of historical fiction, mystery and suspense novels. He writes the Captain Alatriste series. Before becoming a published novelist, Arturo was a war correspondent for 21 years. His novels usually focus on one character and narrated by a character who is part of the story, but not a major part. Perez-Reverte sets his novels in Spain or the Mediterranean and deal with Spanish history, art and culture and ancient treasures. He also writes about modern issues, including drug trafficking and religion and politics in the Spanish landscape. (more…)
Order of Shannon Mayer Books
Shannon Mayer is a Canadian author of urban fantasy/paranormal romance novels. She writes the Nevermore Trilogy, Celtic Legacy Trilogy and the Rylee Adamson series. Shannon has been reading since she was young, and eventually fell in love with fantasy novels by authors like Robert Jordan, Piers Anthony, Melanie Rawn and later got into Anne Rice. Today, she prefers to read authors similar to her like Kelley Armstrong, Laurell K. Hamilton and Kim Harrison. Shannon lives in British Columbia with her husband, dog, cats and farm animals. (more…)
Order of R.S. Guthrie Books
R.S. Guthrie is an American novelist of mystery and thriller novels. He writes the Detective Bobby Mac series and the James Pruett series. Guthrie has been writing ever since college. He has written short stories, unfinished novels and one story in 140 characters or less. Guthrie has also written song lyrics, though he no longer plays any instruments and admits his singing isn’t the greatest. He lives in Colorado with several dogs. (more…)
Order of Chuck Hogan Books
Chuck Hogan is an American author of crime thriller and horror novels. He wrote The Strain Trilogy along with Guillermo del Toro, which was adapted into a television series on FX. Also, Hogan’s novel Prince of Thieves was made into the movie The Town by Ben Affleck and was nominated for an Academy Award. That novel was also named as one of the best novels of the year by Stephen King and the won the 2005 Hammett Prize. (more…)
Order of Rhymes With Love Books
Rhymes With Love is a series of historical romance novels by American novelist Elizabeth Boyle. Based on well-known nursery rhymes, this Regency romance series is about the young women of Kempton, who have been cursed to never marry, unless they want to pass the Curse of Kempton onto their husbands. (more…)
Order of William Wisting Books
William Wisting is the protagonist in a series of Scandinavian crime fiction novels by Norwegian novelist Jorn Lier Horst. Chief Inspector William Wisting is very well acquainted with the dark side of humanity. Times are tough for the Norwegian police force, but Wisting does his job with integrity and believes he can make the world better. Along the way, he gets help from his journalist daughter, Line. (more…)
Order of Jorn Lier Horst Books
Jorn Lier Horst is a Norwegian author of Scandinavian crime fiction novels. He writes the William Wisting series. Before becoming a published novelist, Jorn was a Senior Investigating Officer for the police in Norway. It is that experience that he draws upon for his crime novels. Jorn paints an accurate picture of Nordic society and includes commentary on both the political and social aspects. (more…)