Order of Wilderness (Western) Books
Wilderness is a series of western novels by American novelist David Robbins (originally as David Thompson). The protagonist of this series is a young New York City accountant named Nate King who heads off to the Remote Mountains with an uncle of his named Zeke. While he’s there, he meets a Shoshone woman named Wi-no-na who he falls in love with. Nate decides to settle out there and builds a cabin, becoming a Colorado mountain man. The series has a large dose of action with a steady stream of characterization. Many of the stories are realistic, but others have a fantasy element to them. (more…)
Order of Preacher’s Law Books
Preacher’s Law is a series of western novels by Dean L. McElwain and Barry Myers. The series follows the adventures of J.D. Preacher, a man who is always on the trail of vengeance. (more…)
Order of Endworld Books
Endworld is a series of post-apocalyptic novels by American author David Robbins. The series is set 100 years following World War III, which was contested between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. The series focuses around a survivalist group called The Family, located in a compound known as The Home. The United States has been ruined by nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. Going outside is extremely hazardous. Their guardians are called The Warriors, who must deal with any threat to The Family or The Home. The Warriors are led by Blade, who is the focus of the sequel series, Blade. (more…)
Order of Trailsman Books
The Trailsman is a series of western novels written under the house name of Jon Sharpe. The protagonist of the series is Skye Fargo – a single male with a tendency to be a womanizer. He rides a horse he calls “the Ovaro” and carries a .44 Colt. The books in the series have been written by many different authors, including Robert J. Randisi, J.B. Keller, Bill Crider, Ed Gorman, Will C. Knott, Robert Vardeman, John Edward Ames, James Reasoner and David Robbins. (more…)
Order of David Robbins Books
David Robbins is an American author of western, horror, science fiction, fantasy, young adult, mystery and adventure novels. He is the author of the Wilderness series, Endworld and Blade series, White Apache and Davy Crockett series. David has also written for the Executioner, Mack Bolan, Trailsman, Mountain Majesty, Preacher’s Law, Omega Sub and Hardy Boys series. Many of those series are written under pen or house names like David Thompson, Jake McMasters, Jon Sharpe, John Killdeer, J.D. Cameron, Dean L. McElwain, Don Pendleton, Franklin W. Dixon and Ralph Compton. Robbins grew up in Pennsylvania, including a significant amount of time living on a Mennonite farm with his great aunt and uncle. When he was 17 years old, he joined the U.S. Air Force and made sergeant. Robbins worked as an announcer, engineer and program director in radio, then worked in law enforcement before becoming a full-time author. He is not to be confused with the author David L. Robbins (David’s middle initial is also “L.”). (more…)
Order of Cryptid Hunters Books
The Cryptid Hunters is a series of young adult science fiction/fantasy/adventure novels by American author Roland Smith. The series follows 13 year-old twins named Grace and Marty O’Hara. After moving in with their Uncle Wolfe on a remote island, they begin looking for undiscovered animals. The series is also known as the Grace and Marty series. (more…)
Order of Jenny Cain Books
Jenny Cain is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by American author Nancy Pickard. Described as rich and beautiful, Jennifer Cain works as a foundation director in the town of Port Frederick, Massachusetts. But then, when a generous donor is found dead, Jenny ends up becoming an amateur sleuth on the side. (more…)
Order of Nancy Pickard Books
Nancy Pickard is an American author of crime fiction and mystery novels. She writes the Jenny Cain series. As of this writing, Nancy is the only author to win the Macavity Award (five times), Agatha Award (four times), Anthony Award and Shamus Award. Nancy earned her journalism degree from the University of Missouri. (more…)
Order of Donna Tartt Books
Donna Tartt is an American author of literary fiction. She has written the novels The Secret History, The Little Friend and The Goldfinch. Donna has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2014 and the WH Smith Literary Award in 2003. She was also named one of the Time’s 100 Most Influential People in 2014. (more…)
Order of Brennan & Esposito Books
Brennan & Esposito is a series of crime thriller novels by Tania Carver (Martyn & Linda Waites). Philip Brennan is a detective inspector in Colchester, Essex, England, who ends up working alongside a psychologist named Marina Esposito. But the two have a past, which they have to get past in order to work effectively as a team. The series was conceived to be a “high concept thriller series,” in the vein of Karin Slaughter or Tess Gerritsen. Colchester was chosen as the setting for the series because of the great history of the town, having once been the capital of Britain, and the fact that there has never been a series set there. (more…)